20. Maine
Population: 1,338,404
Capital: Augusta
Percent holding advanced degrees: 12.1
Median household income: $53,024
Maine
The service sector constitutes the major part of Maine’s economy, with the manufacturing sector coming in second. Transportation and paper products make up the largest subset of exports.
Tourism contributes to the state’s economy and employment opportunities thanks to the state’s many lakes, streams, and coastal areas.
Activities and procured destination events bolster the tourism of Maine. While employment opportunities range from service to government positions, the key draw for the higher educated comes in the form of engineering and scientific positions in the manufacturing sectors.
19. Pennsylvania
Population: 12,807,060
Capital: Harrisburg
Percent holding advanced degrees: 12.5
Median household income: $56,951
Pennsylvania
This state is well-known for its production of coal and steel and while Pennsylvania might be more recently acquainted as the snack capital of the globe, it is also a state that ranks high for education.
When it comes to agriculture, this state produces a large number of mushrooms annually, statistically speaking, over 400 million pounds each year.
In terms of education, Pennsylvania boasts roughly 187 colleges and universities, which includes the renowned institution; the University of Pennsylvania as well as Penn State.
