9th Place – New Jersey
New Jersey had a lot to be proud of when WalletHub’s rankings were released. Not only were they one of the most educated states in the nation, but they also topped the list when it came to closing the education gap between men and women.
Unfortunately, New Jersey did not fare so well in terms of education gaps based on race, ranking a dismal 34th in the nation. Similarly, the quality of their universities was subpar, placing them 25th in the nation.