3rd Place – Colorado

With a touch of swagger and a dash of Rocky Mountain pride, Colorado has just been crowned the third most educated state in the entire nation! The Denver Post couldn’t help but revel in the news, declaring with gusto, “Colorado Wields Most Brain Power West of the Mississippi!” It’s an intellectual achievement worthy of a standing ovation. So here’s to you, Colorado, for keeping your thinking caps firmly in place!

You don’t need to be Einstein to appreciate Colorado’s breathtaking natural beauty, but it seems this splendid state has a knack for nurturing and attracting some truly brainy individuals. It’s no tall tale – Colorado proudly sits in the 8th spot nationwide for the percentage of residents boasting a graduate or professional-level degree. So, here’s to the land of towering peaks and towering intellects!