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Percentage of Inc. 5000 companies

With 116 of the nation’s fastest growing private sector firms, Maryland ranks fourth among the states for Inc. 5000 companies as a percentage of total companies and 9th on a per capita basis.

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Graduate homeland security/national security program (University of Maryland)

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Energy efficiency

Maryland ranks sixth among the states on the adoption and implementation of energy efficient policies that reduce energy costs, spur job growth, and benefit the environment.

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Fastest internet speed among the states

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Human capital and lifestyle (Baltimore)

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Best state for women in business

Wix analyzed female-to-male ratios across management occupations, top executives, and financial managers as well as business survival rates and more, to assess which states offer the most opportunities for aspiring female entrepreneurs, determining Maryland ranks fourth among the states.

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U.S. life sciences clusters

Baltimore & Greater DC ranks fourth among U.S. life sciences clusters. The ranking is based on life sciences establishment and employment concentration, venture capital and NIH funding, as well as life sciences real estate supply, occupancy and rent.

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Top city where African Americans succeed economically (Baltimore)

Baltimore places fourth among large metros where African Americans are doing the best economically. The ranking is based on average income, home ownership, and self-employment.

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Percentage of schools ranked in the top 25%

Maryland places fourth in the percentage of schools ranked in the top 25% nationally, with 39%. Top-ranked schools are those schools whose students demonstrate outstanding outcomes above expectations in math and reading assessments, pass and participate in college level exams, and graduate in high proportions.

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Top City for Remote Work (Columbia)

Columbia, Maryland is the 4th best city in the nation for remote working base on remote work environment, economy, connectivity, and Infrastructure.