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Best community college system

In WalletHub’s ranking of best community college systems in the U.S., Maryland has the best community college systems based on cost and financing, education outcomes, and career outcomes.

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Best State to Maximize a Middle-Class Income

According a report by Upgraded points, a travel finance website, Maryland is the best state to maximize a middle-class income.

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University for Gender Equality (Towson University)

#1 (tied)

Tech workforce gender equality

#2

Women-owned firms

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Highest concentration doctoral scientists and engineers.

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Value of federal government contracts (per capita)

Maryland ranks second per capita among the states and fourth in dollar value of federal government contracts, totaling $39.1 billion. For Department of Defense contracts, Maryland ranks third per capita among states and seventh in total dollar value, with $18.4 billion.

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Concentration of employed science, engineering and health doctorate holders.

Maryland ranks second in the concentration of employed science, engineering and health doctorate holders. This indicator measures the concentration of science, engineering, and health doctorate holders among a state’s workforce and represents a state’s ability to attract and retain highly trained scientists and engineers.

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Best State for Natural Environment

According to U.S. News’ 2025 Best States Report, Maryland ranks 2nd in Natural Environment. The ranking is derived from metrics including air quality, water quality and pollution.

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Life science doctorates (Johns Hopkins University)

Johns Hopkins University ranks among the top 50 doctorate-granting institutions in the nation based on the number of recipients for 2022. Johns Hopkins ranks second in life sciences doctorates.