The most and least educated US states, ranked
Some states prioritize advanced degrees, while others have more associate degrees. But Massachusetts holds the highest share of educated adults.
50. West Virginia leads the nation in having the lowest proportion of adults aged 25 and older with at least a bachelor's degree, at just 24.4%. This state also has the lowest percentage of adults with graduate or professional degrees, at 9.6%. Furthermore, 8.4% of adults in West Virginia hold an associate degree, placing it 14th-lowest in the nation for this category.
49. Mississippi follows West Virginia, with 27.0% of adults aged 25 and older possessing a bachelor's degree or higher. Notably, Mississippi has the fifth-highest share of adults with an associate degree, at 11.8%.
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