Specifically, 10 states are reviewed highlighting those with the greatest and fewest number of residents that have graduated high school or continue with further education. Out of the10 states, on average, the crime rate for violence is 60% less for those with the greatest percentage of residents possessing a high school diploma or higher as compared to the other 10 states with fewer individuals who completed a similar education. Furthermore, of the 10 states with the larger percentage of education, nine have crime rates below the national average, while only four of the states with the lower percentage fell below the national rate for violent crimes (Page et al.,
Specifically, 10 states are reviewed highlighting those with the greatest and fewest number of residents that have graduated high school or continue with further education. Out of the10 states, on average, the crime rate for violence is 60% less for those with the greatest percentage of residents possessing a high school diploma or higher as compared to the other 10 states with fewer individuals who completed a similar education. Furthermore, of the 10 states with the larger percentage of education, nine have crime rates below the national average, while only four of the states with the lower percentage fell below the national rate for violent crimes (Page et al.,