SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah was recognized as an innovative state. It ranked ninth out of all 50 states as being the most innovative.
The finance resource WalletHub looked at human capital and innovation environments across the nation.
Utah ranked ninth in human capital, which compared the share of STEM professionals and STEM job demand.
Utah ranked tenth in innovation environment, which looked closer at the share of technology companies and entrepreneurial activity.
“The most innovative states are especially attractive to people who have majored in science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, as they offer abundant career opportunities and investment dollars, both for jobs at existing companies and for startups,” stated Chip Lupo, a WalletHub Analyst. “These states also instill young students with the skills they need to succeed in the current workforce, skills which are useful whether or not they pursue a STEM career.”
WalletHub reports that Utah has the highest performance for eighth-grade math and science performance.
The top 5 states are:
District of ColumbiaMassachusetts California Colorado Washington
The least innovative states are:
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