This was 1 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 450,882.
94 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Virginia Beach for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 18,454 | 6 |
Regular high school diploma | 52,351 | 16.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 11,816 | 3.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 23,967 | 7.8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 52,769 | 17.1 |
Associate's degree | 34,519 | 11.2 |
Bachelor's degree | 72,697 | 23.5 |
Master's degree | 31,837 | 10.3 |
Professional school degree | 6,537 | 2.1 |
Doctorate degree | 4,120 | 1.3 |