This was 17.5 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,924,379.
88.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Santa Clara County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 150,958 | 11.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 167,130 | 12.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 20,647 | 1.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 53,020 | 4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 141,874 | 10.6 |
| Associate's degree | 90,144 | 6.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 374,303 | 27.9 |
| Master's degree | 247,493 | 18.5 |
| Professional school degree | 37,780 | 2.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 57,358 | 4.3 |
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