This was 30.1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 79,975.
96.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pleasanton city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,062 | 3.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,994 | 8.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 735 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,953 | 3.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,437 | 9.7 |
| Associate's degree | 4,082 | 7.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 19,601 | 35.1 |
| Master's degree | 12,318 | 22.1 |
| Professional school degree | 1,980 | 3.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,670 | 4.8 |
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