THESE ARE THE MOST EDUCATED STATES IN THE U.S.

here’s no question that a good education is important and essential for a better future. In general, having a higher level of education means a higher income potential and a lower chance of becoming unemployed. But some states provide a better quality education and a new report reveals which they are.

• WalletHub has just come out with their list of the Most Educated States in the U.S. for 2024.
• They rated the states on 18 key indicators of a well-educated population in the areas of educational attainment and quality of education.
• Once again, Massachusetts tops the list as the most educated state in the country, landing at number one for both educational attainment and quality of education.
• Massachusetts is home to top colleges like MIT and Harvard, and has the highest percentage of adults 25 and older with at least a Bachelor’s degree, at 46%.
• On the flip side, West Virginia lands at the bottom of the list, making it the least educated state.

The Top 10 Most Educated States in the U.S.

(Check out the full list to see where your state lands here)

1. Massachusetts
2. Vermont
3. Maryland
4. Connecticut
5. Colorado
6. Virginia
7. New Jersey
8. New Hampshire
9. Minnesota
10. Washington

Source: WalletHub

Scott's Thoughts:

• So New England for the win!
• Hey at least Virginia is number 6! Out of 50 that is not bad!
• West Virginia is the least educated state in the country. Sorry to all my kin folks across the state line!