Where you go to school can sometimes alter your life and success in the future, and the US has some of the top universities in the world. WalletHub analyzed the education levels across the country to discover the states with the highest education standards. All 50 states were compared using critical metrics such as educational attainment, school quality and achievement gaps among genders and races. The analysis also showcases the pivotal role that education plays in both personal and statewide economic stability. According to WalletHub’s findings, here are the top seven most educated states in the US: 7. New Jersey 6. Virgina 5. Colorado 4. Connecticut 3. Maryland 2. Vermont 1. Massachusetts.