This was 21.5 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 34,903.
95.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pleasant Hill city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,045 | 4.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,466 | 9.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 330 | 1.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,386 | 5.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,758 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 2,330 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,151 | 36.5 |
| Master's degree | 3,332 | 13.3 |
| Professional school degree | 771 | 3.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 494 | 2 |
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