This was 8.4 percent lower than the state average of 37 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 29,278.
84.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Carlsbad for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,964 | 15.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 5,033 | 25.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,162 | 5.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,735 | 8.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,125 | 15.9 |
| Associate's degree | 1,801 | 9.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,380 | 12.1 |
| Master's degree | 1,186 | 6 |
| Professional school degree | 53 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 182 | 0.9 |
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