The most and least educated US states, ranked

Business Insider | 21-09-2026 05:55pm |

Educational attainment varies widely across the US, with some states prioritizing advanced degrees and others having a higher share of associate degrees. The US average of adults aged 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36.8%. Massachusetts had the highest share of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher in 2026. Access to higher education and the importance given to a college degree also vary by state, region, and individual career path.

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