Hey all, doing a little bit of research for my future college plans. Anyone know which counties in Florida have the highest concentrations of college graduates?
Sure, here are the top counties in Florida ranked by the percentage of residents who are college graduates, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data:
1. St. Johns County
2. Leon County
3. Alachua County
4. Collier County
5. Sarasota County
St. Johns county, also known as St. Augustine, tops the list, possibly due to the presence of Flagler College and the St. Johns River State College. In Leon County, Florida State University and Florida A&M University contribute to the higher percentage of residents with college degrees. Alachua County is home to the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Remember, these numbers reflect the residents who already have degrees, not necessarily students actively pursuing degrees. Locations with larger universities will inevitably have more students, but depending on the local job market and other factors, they may not stay after graduation.
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