This was 10 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 526,147.
78.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fresno city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 68,447 | 21.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 61,475 | 19.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 10,166 | 3.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 20,754 | 6.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 55,568 | 17.3 |
Associate's degree | 31,458 | 9.8 |
Bachelor's degree | 48,572 | 15.1 |
Master's degree | 15,512 | 4.8 |
Professional school degree | 6,879 | 2.1 |
Doctorate degree | 2,594 | 0.8 |