In this article, we look at the 5 most educated cities in the US. In order to see how we ranked these cities and to read about initiatives being undertaken by large American corporations to promote education, you can head over to the 20 Most Educated Cities in the US.
5. Denver (Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro Area)
Population aged 25 and above with bachelor’s degree or higher: 47.8%
Denver is the capital city of Colorado. It is also the state’s most populous and educated city, with an estimated 47.8% of the population aged 25 and above holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey. The University of Colorado in Denver is a favored destination for local and international students.
4. Austin (Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Metro Area)
Population aged 25 and above with bachelor’s degree or higher: 50%
Austin ranks fourth on the list of the most educated cities in the US. It is the capital of the state of Texas. According to the Census Bureau, exactly 50% of the population have attained higher education. The University of Texas in Austin is one of the top universities in the world as per the QS Rankings.
3. Raleigh (Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area)
Population aged 25 and above with bachelor’s degree or higher: 50.7%
Raleigh is the third most educated city in the US. The Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area in North Carolina is home to some of the finest educational institutions in the country such as the North Carolina State University which is the largest university in the Carolinas, and was founded way back in 1887. Other prominent institutions in the metro area are Meredith College and Shaw University. More than half of the population aged 25 and above in the city have completed at least an undergraduate degree.
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.
1. Washington (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area)
Population aged 25 and above with bachelor’s degree or higher: 53.4%
Washington Metropolitan Area, that comprises Washington, Arlington, and Alexandria, tops the rankings of the most educated cities in the US. 53.4% of the area’s population have attained higher education, whether bachelor’s or above. The George Washington University is situated in Washington, D.C., which is among the few universities in the United States with a congressional charter. Other well known centers of research and higher education here include Georgetown University and University of the District of Columbia.
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