This was 28.3 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 95,804.
62.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Compton city for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 21,883 | 37.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 15,000 | 26 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,197 | 2.1 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 2,603 | 4.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,706 | 15.1 |
| Associate's degree | 2,972 | 5.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,919 | 6.8 |
| Master's degree | 1,166 | 2 |
| Professional school degree | 176 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 105 | 0.2 |
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