The states where adults without bachelor's degrees earn the most — and the least

Business Insider | 24-09-2026 07:00pm |

A study has examined the median earnings of adults without bachelor's degrees across US states. Maryland has the highest median income for adults with some college or an associate degree, at $55,301. The rising cost of higher education is prompting some to reconsider four-year degrees, though higher educational attainment is generally associated with higher earnings.

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