What does this some college ranking show?

It orders states by Adults 25+ with some college and no 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 some college by state

Adults 25+ with some college and no 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 level is some college but no degree. Associate's degree holders are excluded and shown separately, so the categories do not overlap. This describes resident attainment, not local college quality or current enrollment. 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 some college in this comparison, at 10.2%. The next states shown are Massachusetts (13.8%) and New York (14.1%).

The table orders 51 states by adults 25+ with some college and no 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 level is some college but no degree. Associate's degree holders are excluded and shown separately, so the categories do not overlap. This describes resident attainment, not local college quality or current enrollment. County figures use ACS 5-year data; state figures use ACS 1-year data.

1District of Columbia10.2%
2Massachusetts13.8%
3New York14.1%
4New Jersey14.5%
5Pennsylvania14.7%
6Vermont15.1%
7Rhode Island16.0%
8Connecticut16.2%
9Maryland17.0%
10Virginia17.0%
11New Hampshire17.5%
12Florida17.9%
13West Virginia17.9%
14Maine18.0%
15Colorado18.2%
16Illinois18.3%
17California18.5%
18Hawaii18.6%
19Indiana18.6%
20Delaware18.7%
21North Carolina18.7%
22South Dakota18.7%
23Wisconsin18.7%
24Georgia18.8%
25Minnesota19.2%
26Ohio19.4%
27Tennessee19.5%
28Texas19.5%
29Iowa19.6%
30Kentucky19.6%
31South Carolina19.6%
32Mississippi19.8%
33Washington20.0%
34Alabama20.1%
35Louisiana20.1%
36Arkansas20.2%
37Missouri20.4%
38Nebraska20.8%
39Kansas21.0%
40New Mexico21.1%
41Michigan21.5%
42North Dakota21.7%
43Oklahoma21.9%
44Nevada22.1%
45Utah22.2%
46Arizona22.5%
47Alaska22.6%
48Montana22.7%
49Oregon22.7%
50Idaho23.3%
51Wyoming23.6%

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Adults 25+ with some college and no 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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