EDUCATION

A well-educated work force is the key to success in today's global economy.
The Great Lakes Region has attained international prominence, excelling in
areas that offer the Region's businesses a competitive advantage.

* Public expenditures per pupil (K-12) are above the national average ($461
higher in 1986-1987).

* The Region attracts the nation's "best and brightest" educators and the
average salary of $33,505 in 1989 is more than $2,00 above the national
average.

* High school graduation rates in seven Great Lakes states are above the
national average. One of the Great Lakes states leads the nation.

* The math and verbal aptitude of the Region's students surpasses the national
average (based on 1987-88 Scholastic Aptitude Test).

* The Region offers 1,226 two and four year degree institutions--more than
one-third of the nation's total. Vocational and technical schools number
1,990--28% of the nation's total. Many have nationally acclaimed programs.

* Ten of the nation's top 25 universities for academic excellence are located
in the Region.

* The Region's education institutions annually award more than 35% of the
nation's associate, bachelor and master's degrees; 34% of its first
professional degrees (e.g., MD); and 36% of its doctorates.


PENNSYLVANIA RANKS THIRD IN THE NATION IN THE NUMBER OF UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES
AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND HAS THREE OF THE TOP SEVEN UNIVERSITIES RECEIVING
PRIVATE RESEARCH FUNDING.

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES (1988)

United States:      72.6%
Great Lakes Region: 78.2%


Source: U.S. Department of Education