This was 3.3 percent higher than the state average of 39.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,038,476.
89 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pima County for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 76,781 | 11 |
| Regular high school diploma | 122,212 | 17.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 28,047 | 4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 51,945 | 7.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 123,149 | 17.6 |
| Associate's degree | 62,271 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 135,389 | 19.3 |
| Master's degree | 69,614 | 9.9 |
| Professional school degree | 15,418 | 2.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 14,911 | 2.1 |
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