This was 13.1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,174.
93.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Los Osos CDP for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 794 | 6.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,738 | 14.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 116 | 1 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 770 | 6.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,867 | 15.6 |
Associate's degree | 1,390 | 11.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 3,220 | 26.9 |
Master's degree | 1,352 | 11.3 |
Professional school degree | 398 | 3.3 |
Doctorate degree | 317 | 2.7 |