This was 19.6 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 49,388.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Cerritos city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,192 | 6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,640 | 12.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 413 | 1.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,393 | 3.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 5,037 | 13.9 |
| Associate's degree | 3,148 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12,726 | 35.1 |
| Master's degree | 4,543 | 12.5 |
| Professional school degree | 1,422 | 3.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 761 | 2.1 |
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