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Digital State

Maryland is first in the nation for the Center for Digital Government’s 2022 State Government Experience Awards which honor states that offer a sophisticated digital user experience to their citizens.

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Best state for minority employment

According to Lendio, Maryland has the lowest minority unemployment rate, the second-highest number of microloans per capita, the third-largest share of black-owned businesses, and the fifth-highest share of minority-owned businesses, making it a great state for minority entrepreneurs.

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Most diverse state (East Coast)

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NIH awards among U.S. colleges & universities (Johns Hopkins University)

Johns Hopkins University ranks first among U.S. colleges and universities in total National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards, including grants and contracts for research, development, training, and fellowships ($857.9 million).

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Best Cities for Women (Columbia)

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Graduate biostatistics (Johns Hopkins University)

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Best state for gender equality

The state of Maryland ranks No. 1 for Gender Equality, according to U.S. News & World Report. The ranking is based on five categories: education, economy, health, representation and power, and family planning and care.

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Federal Tech Transfer Facilities

According to the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer, Maryland is home to 156 federal member facilities, more than any other state.

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Median tech occupation wages