This was 20 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 29,280.
77.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Desert Hot Springs city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 4,271 | 22.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,972 | 26 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,052 | 5.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,441 | 7.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,024 | 15.8 |
Associate's degree | 1,334 | 7 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,957 | 10.3 |
Master's degree | 467 | 2.4 |
Professional school degree | 414 | 2.2 |
Doctorate degree | 158 | 0.8 |