Top Ten states in the "Falling-Behind Derby"

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The 10 States Running Out Of Smart People

Posted: 02- 9-11 12:05 PM

By 24/7 Wall St:

There are several states in the U.S. that are losing the education race to most of the others. In the past decade, these states have declining math and reading scores, lower numbers of people with bachelor's degrees, and comparatively fewer residents who hold white collar jobs. Colorado, Michigan, and eight others are losing this competition to states who have residents that are better educated and who have done a better job obtaining higher quality jobs. These failing states have lost ground compared to the national average.

The recent State of the Union address, and almost any sweeping political speech or document that writes or speaks about unemployment and future competition for jobs, impresses the point that a well educated workforce-a smart workforce-has comparative advantages. Regions with better-educated people tend to find it easier to draw and retain businesses. These regions are also likely to be more competitive in contrast to nations around the world like China, which has posted sharp increases in the level of educational attainment among its citizens.

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Utah is #10

Utah has the fifth worst increase in the nation for adults with bachelor's degrees from 2000 to 2009. While adults across the country are increasingly receiving college degrees, Utah has experienced a relatively small amount of growth in this area, with an increase of only 9%. In Kentucky, the highest rated state, the number of adults with bachelor's degrees increased by 22%. Utah also has the eighth worst change in advanced degrees, with only a 10.7% increase between 2000 and 2009.

Population Change (2000-2009): 418,647 (18.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.5% (19th)
Population With White Collar Careers: 12.9% (28th)
NAEP Math: 28th
NAEP Reading: 23rd

colorado #1

:rofl:

down sized since the 80's. I know here in Saginaw the only plants left open are the ones who renamed themselves Delphi, everything that had GM or Chevrolet has long since been boarded up or tore down.

We're in the "bottom tier" on so many measures already, it's nice to see one where we aren't.

sadly,
Bright

Calif is lagging, but not badly enough to make the "top" 10:)