This was 1.1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 178,391.
86.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Santa Rosa city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 17,347 | 13.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 19,530 | 15.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 3,594 | 2.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 9,989 | 8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 20,107 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 12,610 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 26,071 | 20.8 |
| Master's degree | 10,817 | 8.6 |
| Professional school degree | 3,780 | 3 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,730 | 1.4 |
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