What does this associate's degree ranking show?

It orders states by Adults 25+ with an associate's degree. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

U.S. Census Bureau ACS Table B15003 supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

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Lowest associate's degree by state

Adults 25+ with an associate's degree.

This measure has no better end. The order describes the states, it does not rank them — see the other direction.

Share of adults 25 and over whose highest completed credential is an associate's degree. It excludes people whose highest credential is a bachelor's or graduate degree, making this a distinct category rather than part of the some-college figure. County figures use ACS 5-year data; state figures use ACS 1-year data.

How to read this ranking

District of Columbia has the lowest published associate's degree in this comparison, at 2.0%. The next states shown are Maryland (6.6%) and New Jersey (6.6%).

The table orders 51 states by adults 25+ with an associate's degree. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. Share of adults 25 and over whose highest completed credential is an associate's degree. It excludes people whose highest credential is a bachelor's or graduate degree, making this a distinct category rather than part of the some-college figure. County figures use ACS 5-year data; state figures use ACS 1-year data.

1District of Columbia2.0%
2Maryland6.6%
3New Jersey6.6%
4Massachusetts7.1%
5Louisiana7.4%
6Texas7.6%
7Connecticut7.7%
8California7.8%
9Virginia7.8%
10Rhode Island8.0%
11Tennessee8.0%
12Colorado8.2%
13Delaware8.2%
14Oklahoma8.2%
15Georgia8.4%
16West Virginia8.4%
17Illinois8.6%
18Missouri8.7%
19New Mexico8.7%
20New York8.7%
21Vermont8.7%
22Arkansas8.8%
23Pennsylvania8.9%
24Nevada9.0%
25Ohio9.1%
26Oregon9.1%
27Arizona9.2%
28Indiana9.3%
29Kentucky9.3%
30Montana9.3%
31Alaska9.5%
32Kansas9.6%
33Alabama9.7%
34New Hampshire9.7%
35Idaho9.9%
36Michigan9.9%
37Utah9.9%
38Florida10.2%
39Hawaii10.2%
40Maine10.2%
41North Carolina10.2%
42Washington10.2%
43South Carolina10.4%
44Wyoming10.6%
45Nebraska11.3%
46Wisconsin11.6%
47Mississippi11.8%
48Minnesota12.0%
49Iowa12.3%
50South Dakota13.2%
51North Dakota14.2%

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Adults 25+ with an associate's degree. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: U.S. Census Bureau ACS Table B15003. States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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