5 Most Educated Cities in the US

2. Boston (Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metro Area)

Population aged 25 and above with bachelor’s degree or higher: 51.1%

Boston ranks as the second most educated city in the US. Together with Boston, Cambridge, and Newton, the Boston metropolitan area is home to some of world’s top universities for research and higher education. Harvard University has its main campus in Cambridge. Overall, more than 51% of the city’s population aged 25 and above hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.