Most Educated States In The Country
A good education can be a bridge between you and a better future. With a college degree, your chances of good opportunities significantly increase. Not only that, but you will see higher pay as well. Wallet Hub released an extensive study detailing the most and least educated states in the country. Their findings are significant because the type of education you receive matters a great deal as well. Wallet Hub compared all states across 20 total metrics which fell into two categories: educational attainment and quality of education. Here are the ten least and the ten most educated states.
Most Educated #10 - Washington
Of the 7.5 million people that dwell in the state of Washington, more than 60% live in the Seattle metropolitan area. Washington also ranks 11th in median household income with $66,174. Tenth in most educated and 11th in wealth adds up.
The educational attainment for this state ranks ninth, while the quality of what is learned places 16th. With over 40 institutes of higher learning, we would agree that it's safe for an aspiring college grad to voyage here.
Most Educated #8 - Minnesota
Not only is Minnesota one of the wealthiest states in America, but it ranks well in quality of education and educational attainment. It doesn't have a vast disparity like a few other states we've mentioned so far.
A fact that should go a long way for parents is that the US Census Bureau reports that Minnesota has the second-highest proportion of high school graduates. If you're raising a child in Minnesota, you can sleep easier at night knowing they'll have a higher chance of getting their high school diploma.
Most Educated #7 - New Hampshire
Even with a pretty small population (1.35 million), New Hampshire still sits pretty high in the rankings. With over 80 public and 30 private high schools, you can rest assured that the kids are going into university ready for more knowledge.
New Hampshire is also home to one of the most prestigious schools, Dartmouth College. The state's fifth ranking in educational attainment isn't too bad either. But being number 20 in quality of education needs to change.
Most Educated #6 - Virginia
As if being in the top ten isn't enough, Virginia has produced eight U.S. presidents. That's more than any other state! Virginia's educational attainment and quality of education rank ratios aren't too bad, either. The former ranks 7th while the latter falls in at 9th.
The state also has over 176 colleges and universities pulsing through their streets! Of those places of higher learning includes are the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. It sounds like there's a school every five miles.
Most Educated #5 -Colorado
Ranking fifth in the most educated states in America is Colorado. While it might be number five, it's only number two when it comes to educational attainment. Sadly, its quality of education drops to 31st.
Over the last 30 years, public school education has grown each year. The state hasn't seen a drop in public school enrollments since the year the San Francisco 49ers won Super Bowl XXIII against the Bengals in 1989. That is an impressive stat to throw around.
Most Educated #4 - Connecticut
Connecticut has a median household income of $74,781. That's good for number seven in the nation which directly correlates to their high position on the most educated state's list. Its overall score is 68.22, but the state is ranked fourth in educational attainment.
Connecticut's most significant peril is that their quality of education is a tad low. Coming in at 17th overall, they could afford to improve that a bit and that could translate to boosting their ranking on this list.
Most Educated #3 - Vermont
If you pay close attention, then you'll pick up on a pattern. Some of the most educated states happen to be in the northeastern area of America, and Vermont falls into that category.
A shocking fact about this state is that in 2017, it spent $1.6 billion on education alone. That money went toward 76,000 public school pupils, at an average of over $21,000 per student. As far as the quality of education goes, their ranking is five.
Most Educated #9 - Utah
Coming in with a total score of 64.53, Utah isn't that far down on the list. Not only will you get an excellent education if you live there, but Utah also has the least income inequality of any state in America.
In Utah, you can find the University of Utah, Westminster College, and the University of Phoenix. Another unique stat is that Utah has the lowest racial gap in educational attainment. That's something to tell the news about!
Most Educated #2 - Maryland
Seven points behind Massachusetts is Maryland. This exceptional state has world-renowned colleges such as Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland. States that have above-average education tend to have more affluent citizens.
Concerning the educational attainment ranking, Maryland sits at number three overall, so students are getting their money's worth if they decide to attend a big college. With a significant number of highly educated individuals, Maryland ranks first in median household income ($78,916).
Most Educated #1 - Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a reputation for many great things, and as of 2019, it's now ranked the most educated state in the nation. Massachusetts is the home for some of the most prestigious universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Amherst College.
By the numbers, they ranked number one both in quality of education and educational attainment. Not only that, but Massachusetts also has the highest percentage of bachelor's degree holders. They're impressive across the board, making them a clear-cut number one.
