This was 15.2 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 53,850.
66.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rosemead city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 12,953 | 33.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 9,339 | 24.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 531 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,225 | 3.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,904 | 10.1 |
| Associate's degree | 2,461 | 6.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,528 | 16.9 |
| Master's degree | 1,066 | 2.8 |
| Professional school degree | 366 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 190 | 0.5 |
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