This was 0.7 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,973,278.
78.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Los Angeles city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 601,860 | 21.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 473,020 | 17.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 47,591 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 113,071 | 4.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 370,871 | 13.4 |
| Associate's degree | 175,021 | 6.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 644,695 | 23.3 |
| Master's degree | 219,500 | 7.9 |
| Professional school degree | 81,925 | 3 |
| Doctorate degree | 40,024 | 1.4 |
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