Top 10 most-educated states (% bachelor's+)
Colorado leads with 28.0%. The 10 US states with the highest share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher across ACS 2023 places.
| # | Name | Bachelor's+ share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 28.0% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 26.6% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 26.1% |
| 4 | Vermont | 25.9% |
| 5 | Virginia | 25.0% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 24.9% |
| 7 | Utah | 24.6% |
| 8 | Washington | 24.6% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 24.5% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 24.1% |
Methodology
Aggregate ACS-place bachelor's-degree count ÷ aggregate population aged 25+, per state (ACS 2023 5-year, table B15003). This rolls up incorporated places only and is not a true statewide share. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year.
As of 2026-05-28. ACS 2023 5-year + CBP 2022.
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