This was 3.7 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 57,787.
90 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sarasota for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 4,521 | 10 |
Regular high school diploma | 10,427 | 23.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,650 | 3.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 2,519 | 5.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 6,075 | 13.5 |
Associate's degree | 3,172 | 7 |
Bachelor's degree | 9,509 | 21.1 |
Master's degree | 4,275 | 9.5 |
Professional school degree | 1,817 | 4 |
Doctorate degree | 1,186 | 2.6 |