This was 17.5 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 144,430.
94.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Torrance city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 5,499 | 5.3 |
Regular high school diploma | 15,578 | 14.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,265 | 1.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 5,234 | 5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 14,000 | 13.4 |
Associate's degree | 8,870 | 8.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 35,121 | 33.6 |
Master's degree | 13,588 | 13 |
Professional school degree | 3,198 | 3.1 |
Doctorate degree | 2,066 | 2 |