This was 11.5 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 54,812.
79.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cathedral City city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 7,901 | 20.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 9,480 | 24.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 982 | 2.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,311 | 6.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,586 | 14.6 |
Associate's degree | 2,835 | 7.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 5,710 | 15 |
Master's degree | 1,947 | 5.1 |
Professional school degree | 995 | 2.6 |
Doctorate degree | 421 | 1.1 |