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Not shocking. Austin does have the University of Texas true. But its economy is different from other parts of the state. Unlike DFW, Houston, and San Antonio, I can't think of any oil presence in the Austin area.
Not shocking. Austin does have the University of Texas true. But its economy is different from other parts of the state. Unlike DFW, Houston, and San Antonio, I can't think of any oil presence in the Austin area.
Odd thing is, I expected oil to be a major plus for degrees. I remember when I went to UH for a hit, about half the people in my orientation group, all of whom were from the area, besides me, was there for something fossil fuel (yes, Samsung, "fuel" is a word) related. It left the impression that a degree was required to get in the oil field (or at least the component of it located in Houston).
It also left an impression that Houston was uniquely dependent on oil, more than just economically, but that's for another topic.
Location: Chapel Hill, NC, formerly NoVA and Phila
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NC with 2 in the top 12 is impressive.
The two areas in NC function as one region, so it's more like 1 region of about 2 million people. The Durham-Chapel Hill part of the region is relatively small.
The two areas in NC function as one region, so it's more like 1 region of about 2 million people. The Durham-Chapel Hill part of the region is relatively small.
The Research Triangle area has all the ingredients that drive higher educational attainment. It's NC's center of higher education institutions, the state government, and research, medical, technology & biotechnology industries.
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The Research Triangle area has all the ingredients that drive higher educational attainment. It's NC's center of higher education institutions, the state government, and research, medical, technology & biotechnology industries.
Yes, that's why I said it functions as one region.
The Research Triangle area has all the ingredients that drive higher educational attainment. It's NC's center of higher education institutions, the state government, and research, medical, technology & biotechnology industries.
All the government employment (city, state, federal), relatively high white population, and low foreign immigration probably explain some of it I'd imagine. I've always considered Denver to be a relatively well educated metro. I'm surprised at Atlanta being higher than I expected and SLC lower.
Atlanta has always ranked high on this list.
Atlanta has the largest concentration of HBCU's (Historicaly Black Colleges and Universities)in America as well as one of the most educated black population and has many top universities like Emory,Georgia Institute of Technology ,Georgia State University and many others.
It ranks fourth in corporate headquarters as well as places like the CDC.
Nashville has many colleges and universities .Vanderbilt,Fisk,Tenn St.etc.Plus it has a sizable healthcare sectore
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