east meets west: massachusetts vs washington
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MEETS WESTEAST
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, 2012
Entrepreneurship & Technology
Lawsuit Climate
In 2013, Massachusetts ranked #6 for
entrepreneurship and technology
In 2013, Washington ranked #3 for
entrepreneurship and technology
43.2% of Washington residents age 25-44 have at least a two-year degree
Academic Achievement
54% of Massachusetts residents age 25-44 have at least a two-year degree
In Washington, 8th graders stand 8 percentage points
above the national average for students on the NAEP math exam.
The national average is 34% for 8th graders.
In Massachusetts, 8th graders stand 20 percentage points above the national average for students
on the NAEP math exam. The national average is 34% for 8th graders.
Washington State Lawsuit Climate
ranked #22 in 2012
Massachusetts State Lawsuit Climate
ranked #19 in 2012
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey | Get the full report: www.uschamberfoundation.org/
Source: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform | Get the full report: www.instituteforlegalreform.com/states/
Source: Leaders & Laggards, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Get the full report: www.leadersandlaggards.org/
Talent Pipeline
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey | Get the full report: www.uschamberfoundation.org/
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