The states where adults without bachelor's degrees earn the most — and the least
See which US states offer the highest median earnings for adults with some college or an associate degree but without bachelor's degrees.
The states where adults without bachelor's degrees earn the most vary, with Arkansas leading the list at $41,732 median earnings for those with some college or an associate degree. Mississippi and New Mexico follow closely behind at $41,781 and $42,468 respectively. Louisiana and West Virginia have median earnings of $43,459 and $43,674 for this demographic.
Oklahoma rounds out the top ten at $43,787. These figures, compiled from the US Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey, highlight the earning potential even without a four-year degree.
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