Hey all, currently in my junior year and starting to think hard about college. I'm also thinking about what it'd be like to potentially move out of state for college. Out of curiosity, does anyone know which states have the highest percentage of residents with college degrees? I think this might give me some insight into the education culture of various states.
Certainly! Of course, it's important to remember that these statistics might not necessarily reflect the educational culture of the state as a whole, but they can give you an idea about the educational attainment levels. As of 2020, the top ten states with the highest percentage of adults (over 25) who have a bachelor’s degree or higher are:
1. Massachusetts: Approximately 54.0% have an Associate degree or higher.
2. Colorado: Around 54.2% have an Associate degree or higher.
3. Maryland: Close to 50.7% have an Associate degree or higher.
4. Connecticut: Approximately 49.6% have an Associate degree or higher.
5. New Jersey: About 50.2% have an Associate degree or higher.
6. Virginia: Approximately 49.8 have an Associate degree or higher.
7. Vermont: Around 53.0% have an Associate degree or higher.
8. New Hampshire: Approximately 50.6% have an Associate degree or higher.
9. Minnesota: About 51.0% have an Associate degree or higher.
10. Washington: Approximately 49.5% have an Associate degree or higher.
Again, avoid assuming too much about the education culture based on these statistics, as it can vary widely even within a single state. Nevertheless, this information might serve as a window into understanding the prevalence of higher education degrees in different states.
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