Ranking The Top States In the US In Terms Of Education

Published on 09/26/2023
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Nevada offers a variety of job opportunities outside of the Las Vegas Strip

Most people associate Nevada with the Las Vegas Strip, but there is much more to the state than meets the eye. So, if Nevada is more than just a party state, why is it ranked so low on the list of most educated states? That is due to the fact that only 9% have advanced degrees. Healthcare, aerospace and defense, information technology, tourism and entertainment are all major industries in Nevada. Having a huge population, however, implies that many people do not need to attend college for advanced studies in order to obtain the job of a lifetime in Nevada, resulting in a low number of persons with advanced degrees.

Nevada Offers A Variety Of Job Opportunities Outside Of The Las Vegas Strip

Nevada Offers A Variety Of Job Opportunities Outside Of The Las Vegas Strip

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Oklahoma has several of higher education options for recent graduates.

  • Population: 3,959,353
  • Percentage holding advanced degrees: 9.1%
  • Median household income: $51,924

If Oklahoma is so popular with young people, how come it is one of the least educated states in the country? It’s possible that many of the job options offered here may not necessitate a graduate degree. However, the state does not lack for colleges. There are approximately two dozen, the majority of which are supposedly found in Oklahoma City. Among these educational establishments are a few research colleges, a liberal arts college, and a dozen community colleges. The University of Oklahoma is the highest-ranked of these, ranking 127th and offering in-state tuition and fees of less than $10,000. It is substantially less expensive than the University of Tulsa, which has fees of approximately $50,000, but it does not mean that everyone attends.

Oklahoma Isn't Short Of Higher Education Opportunities For Future Graduates

Oklahoma has several of higher education options for recent graduates.

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