This was 18.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 75,182.
89.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Milpitas city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,832 | 10.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 7,545 | 14.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 777 | 1.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,586 | 3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,848 | 9.1 |
| Associate's degree | 4,501 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 16,648 | 31.1 |
| Master's degree | 10,051 | 18.8 |
| Professional school degree | 710 | 1.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 1,065 | 2 |
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