Breaking Down Wallethub Ed Numbers

According to a personal finance website, Idaho is the 12th best state in the nation to be a teacher. Let’s take a closer look at the Wallethub.com survey, and the results. First off, what is Wallethub.com? Based in Washington, D.C., Wallethub.com touts itself as “the Web’s best personal finance resource.” Wallethub calls itself “a one-stop destination for all the tools and information consumers and small business owners need to make better financial decisions and save money.” What about the No. 12 ranking? It’s a mixed bag, because the site ranks the states on two broad categories. What’s the good news? The site ranks Idaho No. 3 for what it calls “opportunity and competition.” … What’s the bad news? Idaho ranked No. 38 for its “academic and work environment/ Kevin Richert , IdahoED NEWS. More here.

Question: Now do you know why Wallethub.com ranks Idaho as the 12th best state to be a teacher?