This was 18.2 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 64,929.
95 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in San Clemente city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,308 | 5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,185 | 11.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 826 | 1.8 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,858 | 6.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,936 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 4,902 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 14,115 | 30.5 |
| Master's degree | 6,309 | 13.6 |
| Professional school degree | 1,928 | 4.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 963 | 2.1 |

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