Wait, roommates! Forbes Advisor released its report on the most educated cities in America and people’s reactions are mixed!
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10 Most Educated Cities in the United States
Forbes ranks Atlanta as the most educated place in America. That’s right! — Georgia’s capital takes the top spot.
Atlanta News First Forbes reports that Atlanta is home to major universities like Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and Emory University. The city also boasts several HBCUs, including Morehouse, Spelman, and Clark Atlanta.
11Alive Forbes notes that these cities are hubs of innovation and tax revenue, attracting companies looking for top talent, which further drives the concentration of highly educated people.
Forbes clarified that “highest education attainment” is not determined by a single metric. The rankings take into account factors like high school dropout rates, post-graduate attainment, and gender and racial gaps in degree completion in addition to the concentration of college graduates.
The official X account for the City of Atlanta (formerly Twitter) thanked Forbes for naming the city as the most educated. The statement stressed that the recognition reflects the community’s strong commitment to education and learning.
Thank @Forbes for naming Atlanta the most educated city in the United States! This recognition is a testament to our community’s educational aspirations and commitment to learning. With nearly 60% of residents holding a bachelor’s degree and 26.68% holding a graduate degree, our city…
– City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) August 30, 2024
Arlington, Virginia, St. Petersburg, Florida, San Antonio, Texas, and San Diego, California round out the top five most educated cities.
See the full list below:
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- Atlanta, Georgia
- Arlington, Virginia
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- San Antonio, Texas
- San Diego, California
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Austin, Texas
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Reno, Nevada
- Raleigh, North Carolina
Social media reacts to the list
Of course, Roomies shared their thoughts on Forbes’ rankings. Shade Room Comments Section. While many supported Atlanta’s top spot, others suggested other cities also deserved recognition.
Instagram user @queen_drinab wrote, “ATL has over 50 colleges and universities so this makes perfect sense.”
Instagram user @strawberriredd wrote, “I have a lot of successful, educated clients who come to me for hair so I believe this. All my clients have great jobs.”
While Instagram user @kansascitydiscoverblackowned wrote, “That’s why TI Be said those big words.”
Then Instagram user @nowthatsmajor wrote, “No… BOSTON needs to be on this list.”
Another Instagram user @certainlypaid wrote, “Florida and educated people don’t mix 😂”
Instagram user @theambermariee_ wrote, “MLK made sure we stayed black and educated!”
Finally, Instagram user @noeffort_needed wrote, “We have fun and we also handle our business 💅🏽”
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What do your roommates think?
