4. Connecticut
Population: 3,572,655
Capital: Hartford
Percent holding advanced degrees: 17.3
Median household income: $73,781
Connecticut
A prime example of the importance of an educated citizenry, Connecticut has been able to reach excessively high levels of productivity.
This directly serves to counteract the state’s sparse natural resources. With a catalog of significant inventions and patents attributed to Connecticut’s citizens, the state remains an intellectual beacon of innovation.
This coincides with the state being ranked among the top in the country in terms of personal income per capita.
If that weren’t enough it also boasts one of the country’s lowest unemployment rates.
3. Maryland
Population: 6,042,718
Capital: Annapolis
Percent holding advanced degrees: 18.3
Median household income: $78,916
Maryland
The service industry once again dominates the employment sector, as in most other states. The state has taken an increased interest in the private sector, encouraging companies to move their operations to Maryland.
This plays a role in the position of the state on the list, however, it is the tip of the iceberg.
Maryland’s biotechnology, aerospace, information technology, and other high-technology industries make it a nationwide leader in information technology.
Combine these cutting edge fields with leadership in publishing, a nuclear power station and exports and there’s no question as to why Maryland ranks second in the list of most educated states.
