This was 2.1 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 10,040,682.
79.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Los Angeles County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,395,909 | 20.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,278,411 | 18.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 128,552 | 1.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 319,995 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 982,743 | 14.2 |
| Associate's degree | 485,887 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,506,714 | 21.8 |
| Master's degree | 542,385 | 7.9 |
| Professional school degree | 173,552 | 2.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 95,031 | 1.4 |
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