This was 25.3 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 126,723.
93.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Santa Clara city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,717 | 6.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 10,223 | 11.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 852 | 1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,027 | 3.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,479 | 9.6 |
| Associate's degree | 5,282 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 27,390 | 30.9 |
| Master's degree | 21,515 | 24.3 |
| Professional school degree | 2,136 | 2.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 3,923 | 4.4 |
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