Massachusetts ranked as the most educated state in the US.
It also has the highest median household income among the 50 states, at $104,828.
The state combines a high density of universities with a highly skilled, high-earning workforce.
Education across the US varies significantly across regions and state lines, but one place dominates national rankings for the opportunities it offers students.
Business Insider recently ranked the most and least educated US states based on the share of adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher, using 2024 Census data.