This was 9.5 percent higher than the state average of 44.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 73,695.
97.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Jordan for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,137 | 2.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 6,900 | 15.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 638 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 3,520 | 7.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 8,412 | 18.7 |
| Associate's degree | 5,044 | 11.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12,751 | 28.4 |
| Master's degree | 4,817 | 10.7 |
| Professional school degree | 1,105 | 2.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 628 | 1.4 |
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