This was 6.1 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 49,914.
86 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rowland Heights CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 5,112 | 14 |
| Regular high school diploma | 7,662 | 21 |
| GED or alternative credential | 547 | 1.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,319 | 3.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,013 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 3,236 | 8.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11,110 | 30.5 |
| Master's degree | 2,506 | 6.9 |
| Professional school degree | 665 | 1.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 287 | 0.8 |
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