This was 11.6 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 53,781.
92 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Novato city for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 3,171 | 8 |
Regular high school diploma | 5,468 | 13.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 794 | 2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,073 | 5.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,658 | 16.7 |
Associate's degree | 3,180 | 8 |
Bachelor's degree | 11,881 | 29.9 |
Master's degree | 4,132 | 10.4 |
Professional school degree | 1,506 | 3.8 |
Doctorate degree | 896 | 2.3 |