Maryland Colleges & Universities
Maryland Fast Facts:
- College matriculation rate: 82%
- Number of science and technology institutes: Over 250
- Labor force ten-year growth rate: 9.1%
- Per capita income: $44,077 (fourth in the nation)
With unparalleled access to cultural attractions (the Smithsonian, Kennedy Center, National Museum of Art, the National Zoo), world-renowned institutions of research and higher learning, and a household median income that ranks second in the nation ($61,592), Maryland is an excellent place for career training.
Maryland cares about education at all levels. Top-notch public schools help to give Maryland the United States' highest concentration of professional and technical workers. Respected degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels mean Maryland enjoys a similarly high proportion of the nation's engineers and doctoral scientists.
In addition to higher education, Maryland prides itself on its manufacturing, transportation, bioscience, communications, and advanced technology sectors. This state's business-friendly tax structure also helps businesses (and their employees) to thrive. Maryland's major employers include Macy's, Wells Fargo, Walmart/Sam's Club, Target, Northrup Grunman Corporation, Lockheed Martin, and UPS.
Maryland cares about education at all levels. Top-notch public schools help to give Maryland the United States' highest concentration of professional and technical workers. Respected degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels mean Maryland enjoys a similarly high proportion of the nation's engineers and doctoral scientists.
In addition to higher education, Maryland prides itself on its manufacturing, transportation, bioscience, communications, and advanced technology sectors. This state's business-friendly tax structure also helps businesses (and their employees) to thrive. Maryland's major employers include Macy's, Wells Fargo, Walmart/Sam's Club, Target, Northrup Grunman Corporation, Lockheed Martin, and UPS.
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