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#8

Research intensive university nationally (Johns Hopkins University)

Johns Hopkins University is 15th worldwide and 8th in the U.S. in a ranking of research intensive universities based on teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

#8

Patent applications worldwide (Johns Hopkins University)

Johns Hopkins University ranks 8th worldwide among universities in the number of World Intellectual Property Organization administered Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) international patent applications in 2023, totaling 141.

#8

Quantum computing (University of Maryland)

The University of Maryland, College Park ranks as the eighth best research institution for quantum computing. The University is home to one of the first quantum computing firms to go public.

#8

Venture capital investment

According to Pitchbook, in 2023 Maryland companies raised nearly $3.4 billion in venture capital funds. Among the states Maryland ranked 8th for capital raised on a per capita basis & 10th overall.

#8

Healthiest State in the U.S.

Maryland ranks 8th overall for health in the U.S., is 1st in climate policies and lowest e-cigarette use, 5th for healthiest physical environment, 3rd for lowest adult smoking rates, 4th for lowest prevalence of excessive drinking, and has seen an 18% increase in colorectal cancer screening among adults.

#9

Most diverse

#9

Producer of science and engineering doctorates

Maryland is a top producer of science and engineering doctorates. On a per capita basis Maryland ranks 9th for computer and information sciences; 9th for geosciences, atmospheric, and ocean sciences; and 10th for health sciences.

#9

Undergraduate management information systems program (University of Maryland)

#9

Best school system among the states

Maryland comes in ninth in a list of the states with the best school systems based on categories such as performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials.

#9

Electric vehicle infrastructure