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Study: Nevada among least educated states in country

Posted at 11:27 AM, Jan 23, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-23 14:27:39-05

A new study found that Nevada is among the least educated states in the country.

According to WalletHub, Nevada ranks 44 out of 50 states. The Silver State ranks 42nd for the percentage of high school diploma holders, 38th for percentage of associate's degree holders, 45th for percentage of bachelor's degree holders and graduate or professional degree holders and 42nd for average university quality.

Massachusetts, home of Harvard University, is at the top of the list while Mississippi is at the bottom.