Education is a high priority in Greater Washington; the region features the best educated workforce in the U.S. — 47% of the workforce has a bachelor’s degree and 22% possess a graduate or professional degree.
In addition to more than 50 leading colleges and universities, Greater Washington also features many of the country’ s best public school systems
Greater Washington begins grooming its workforce early. According to Expansion Management and Newsweek magazines, the region has:
- the top-rated regional school system of any major metropolitan area
- 16 of the 100 highest-performing high schools in the country
Greater Washington’s colleges and universities provide world-class graduates who become an integral part of the region’s knowledge-driven economy. In addition, the region’s higher education institutions fuel the economy through significant R&D, workforce training, and investment in infrastructure.
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