5 States with the Most Colleges

In this article, we will look at the 5 states with the most colleges in the US. If you wish to look at our detailed analysis, you can go to 15 States with the Most Colleges. 

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5. Florida 

Total Number of Postsecondary Degree-Granting Institutions between 2021-2022: 162

Florida ranks fifth on our list of the 15 states with the most colleges in the US. The state had 162 postsecondary degree-granting institutes in 2021-2022. 41 of these were public institutes, while 62 were private nonprofit institutions. The state also had 59 private for-profit colleges.

4. Pennsylvania 

Total Number of Postsecondary Degree-Granting Institutions between 2021-2022: 186

Officially known as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the state is located in the northeastern region of the US. With 186 postsecondary degree-granting institutes as of the academic year 2021-2022, Pennsylvania ranks fourth on our list. 40 of these institutes are public, while 112 are private nonprofit institutes.

3. Texas 

Total Number of Postsecondary Degree-Granting Institutions between 2021-2022: 225

Texas is located in the South Central region of the United States and is one of the most populated states in the US. It ranks third on our list with 225 postsecondary degree-granting institutes as of the academic year 2021-2022.

2. New York 

Total Number of Postsecondary Degree-Granting Institutions between 2021-2022: 288

The state of New York is located in the northeastern United States, known majorly for New York City and Niagara Falls. New York ranks second on our list and has 288 postsecondary degree-granting institutions as of 2021-2022. It has 79 public institutions, 181 private nonprofit institutes, and 28 private for-profit institutes.

1. California 

Total Number of Postsecondary Degree-Granting Institutions between 2021-2022: 410

California ranks first in our list of the 15 states with the most colleges in the US. It has 410 postsecondary degree-granting institutions as of 2021-2022, with 150 public institutions.

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