Hi folks! I'm currently working on a project for my sociology class about the educational attainment in different U.S. states. To aid my research, does anyone know which states hold the record for the most college graduates?
Sure, I’d be happy to share that information! According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the states with the highest percentage of adults (25 and older) holding a bachelor's degree or higher are as follows:
1. District of Columbia
2. Massachusetts
3. Colorado
4. Maryland
5. Connecticut
Of course, these are only the top five. Other states with higher educational attainment rates include New Jersey, Virginia, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Remember, this data is based on the percentage of residents with a degree, not the absolute number of graduates. Populous states like California and Texas have large absolute numbers of degree holders, but they may not make the top of the list because they also have large populations overall, including those without degrees.
Lastly, note that the figures can shift slightly from year to year as new data comes in, but the broad strokes are typically fairly stable. Good luck with your project!
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