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WalletHub's latest national ranking tells us which community colleges excel in quality and affordability.

Student demand for community college may be imminent, so it's essential to know which are the best bargain and highest performing.

The five states with the highest percentage of college degree holders were also the top 10 most educated states, according to WalletHub's study. Additionally, three of the top 10 most educated states had the best university degree quality on average.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, colleges can anticipate a substantial rise in STEM enrollment as a 10.8% bump in growth in the field is predicted by 2031.

"Wallet friendliness," social environment, and academic and economic opportunities determine WalletHub's 100 best college towns in America.