Densest States for College Grads?

Hey folks, just digging around, trying to make sense of trends and stuff. I've been wondering, which states have the most college grads per capita? I guess it's about where people choose to settle after graduating? Or are there states with universities that produce a lot of graduates? Your thoughts?

The states with the highest number of college graduates per capita, according to recent data, are typically those with significant urban populations or centers where high-skilled jobs are concentrated.

For example, states like Massachusetts, Colorado, and Maryland have some of the highest proportions of college graduates. Massachusetts is home to world-renowned universities like Harvard and MIT, a vibrant biotech industry, and a plethora of high-skilled jobs, which tend to attract and retain college-educated individuals. Colorado's mix of growing tech and outdoor industries attracts a highly educated workforce. Maryland's proximity to Washington, D.C. also positions it as an attractive destination for educated workers, especially in fields such as defense, finance, and biomedical research.

However, it's worth noting that a larger number of college graduates in a state doesn't necessarily mean those graduates all attended college in that state -- many likely moved there after graduation for job opportunities, a high quality of life, or other factors.

So if you are interested in looking at states that produce a large number of college graduates, that would bring into play states with significant public university systems such as California and Texas, although these states also have large populations to begin with.

Of course, these are just some examples -- the actual numbers can fluctuate slightly year to year based on a variety of factors, including the economy and job market trends.