Here's Where Massachusetts Ranks On List Of Most-Educated States

MASSACHUSETTS — The Bay State once again tops the list of most-educated states in the country, according to a recent study from personal finance website WalletHub. The state topped the list last year as well.

To determine the most- and least-educated states, WalletHub compared the 50 states across two key dimensions, educational attainment and quality of education. Massachusetts ranked No. 1 in both.

With a total score of 82.28, it is more than 7 points ahead of second place Maryland in WalletHub's "Most & Least Educated States in America (2025)."

Massachusetts is "known for its top colleges like MIT and Harvard," WalletHub wrote. The state has the highest percentage of adults ages 25 and older with at least a bachelor's degree, at 47 percent, and the highest share who have a graduate or professional degree, at over 21 percent.

In addition to strong higher education, Massachusetts also has the country's No. 2 ranked public school system. It also boasts some of the highest math and reading test scores.

“There’s a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said. "The most educated states provide high-quality educational experiences from elementary school all the way to graduate programs, which helps parents raise children in an environment that gives them as many opportunities as possible. The top states also provide equitable schooling conditions, with low racial and gender gaps in educational attainment.”

Here's the full top 10:

1. Massachusetts
2. Maryland
3. Vermont
4. Colorado
5. Connecticut
6. Virginia
7. New Jersey
8. New Hampshire
9. Washington
10. Minnesota

Read more by going to WalletHub.

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