Wellesley is well known for its educational opportunities. Home to three college campuses and excellent high schools, the area is the perfect place for students. The education rankings Wellesley receives is one thing that draws homebuyers to explore the Wellesley real estate market.
Highest Percentage of Adults with a College Degree in the U.S.
Boston Magazine ranked Wellesley as the city with the highest percentage of adults with a college degree in the United States. The area is also doing well economically, making it a great place for college graduates to work. The city's three colleges: Wellesley College, Babson College and Massachusetts Bay Community College all have outstanding academic programs, making the city a great place to earn your degree.
2nd Most Educated Small Town in America
In 2009, Forbes ranked Wellesley as the second most educated small town in America. According to the report, 46 percent of the population has an advanced degree, 34 percent has a bachelor's degree and 5 percent has an associate's degree. This means that nearly 85 percent of Wellesley's population has a college degree.
Wellesley College Rankings
Wellesley College is a wonderful institution that has been ranked as one of the best schools in the United States. Just a few of the school's honors include:
- 6th best college in 2012 by U.S. News and World Report in the "Tier 1 National Liberal Arts Colleges" category.
- 8th best college on Forbes' 2008 "America's Best Colleges" list.
- 12th best college in 2010 by Forbes in the "Private, Not-for-Profit Four-Year or Above" category.
- 10th "Best Value Private College" in 2010 by The Princeton Review.
- 4th most beautiful campus in the U.S. by The Princeton Review in 2008.
Babson College Rankings
Babson College's business and entrepreneurship programs are widely recognized. Among other rankings, Babson College has been recognized as the:
- 1st in entrepreneurship, a ranking given to the undergraduate program, for 16 years by U.S. News and World Report.
- 1st in entrepreneurship for 20 consecutive years, a ranking given to the MBA program, by the U.S. News and World Report.
- 2nd best MBA program in entrepreneurship in the world, given in 2012 by the Financial Times.
- 42nd best college, in 2012, by Bloomberg Businessweek.
- 11th best school for return on investment, given in 2012, by Bloomberg Businessweek.
Wellesley High School Ranked 70th Best Public High School in the Country
U.S. News and World Report ranked Wellesley High School as the 70th best public high school in the country. The school's students regularly do well on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exams and the ranking is based the school's ability to meet measurable learning outcomes as outlined by U.S. News and World Report.
Whether you are looking for a job, want to enroll in college, or have kids who are attending elementary or high school, Wellesley is an excellent place to further your career and education. To find a Wellesley home for sale, contact Christine Norcross at 781-929-4994.
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