25 Most Educated Small Towns in America

Ashar Jawad
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In this article, we look at the 25 most educated small towns in America. You can skip our detailed analysis on educational attainment in micropolitan statistical areas, and head over directly to the 10 Most Educated Small Towns in America.

The US Census Bureau in February 2022 released statistics detailing educational attainment levels in the country. According to the data, 37.9% of Americans aged 25 and above had completed education up to bachelor’s degree, or higher. Nearly 15% had some college education, while 10.5% held associate degrees. Later that year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) established in a report the direct positive relationship that exists between income and educational levels. You can read more about the findings of BLS in our article, 20 Most Educated Cities in the US.

Educational institutions have, for decades, been a lifeline for small towns, by enabling the youth access to steady, well-paying jobs. Better school and college education boosts academic achievements, opening the doors for long-run economic prospects, not just for the students but also for their regions. Educational support programs initiated by large corporations have also aided students belonging to smaller, underserved areas. TechSpark, for example, is a national civic program started by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) in 2017 to accelerate economic growth and job creation in rural, micropolitan, and smaller metropolitan areas targeting specific communities in Washington, Texas, Virginia, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Wisconsin.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s TechSpark program is focused on digital and career skills development, and has done wonders in Northeast Wisconsin where now 88% of the schools offer computer education. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is also offering free cyber security training to students at the Jackson State University in Mississippi to upskill them as per the requirements of the workplace.

Several companies have also come up with their education fee reimbursement programs to encourage their employees to seek college education. Many companies even offer to sponsor tuition and fees for children of their employees. With rising costs of living and given the fact that residents of smaller towns and cities tend to have lower median household incomes compared to their compatriots settled in larger cities, these fee reimbursement programs offer a great opportunity for the youth in smaller towns to pursue education.

FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) offers delivery services across the 50 states and employs more than 500,000 workers across large metropolitans and small towns. Its tuition reimbursement program allows ground package handlers to claim up to $5,250 to pay for tuition and fees. Moreover, a partnership between the company and Robert Morris University offers FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) employees to get enrolled for online university education at a discount.

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