This was 5 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 17,924.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Arroyo Grande city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 670 | 5.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,396 | 18.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 417 | 3.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,085 | 8.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,057 | 16.3 |
Associate's degree | 1,337 | 10.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,224 | 25.5 |
Master's degree | 1,058 | 8.4 |
Professional school degree | 268 | 2.1 |
Doctorate degree | 146 | 1.2 |