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Report: New Jersey Ranks Among America’s Most Educated States
Garden State lands in the Top 10, with 12 NJ colleges earning national recognition.
A new nationwide review of education data by Writerbuddy.ai gives New Jersey something to celebrate: the state ranks #7 among the most educated states in America.
The analysis, based on U.S. Census Bureau and Lumina Foundation data, shows that nearly 41% of New Jersey adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, and about 16% have completed graduate or professional programs, placing the state well above the national average.
The study also noted that seven of the top ten most educated states are located in the Northeast, which underscores the Garden State's strong emphasis on higher education.
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Top 15 Most Educated States
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
- Maryland
- Connecticut
- New Hampshire
- Colorado
- New Jersey
- Virginia
- Maine
- New York
The report also spotlighted 12 New Jersey colleges and universities that earned national recognition on WalletHub’s list of top educational institutions, including Princeton University, Stevens Institute of Technology, NJIT, Rutgers campuses, TCNJ, Seton Hall, Rowan, Rider, and more.
