The college with the highest-earning graduates in every US state

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Students pose with a person dressed as Roar-ee the Lion mascot, before the Commencement Ceremony at Columbia University in New York on May 21, 2025,
Columbia University has the highest-earning graduates in New York.

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The 34 US colleges with the highest-paid graduates, ranked

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Former MIT students had the highest median earnings four years after graduation, according to Department of Education data.

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The 30 most expensive colleges in the US in 2026, ranked

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES - JUNE 7: University of Chicago graduates celebrate during the commencement ceremony on June 7, 2025
The University of Chicago has the highest tuition and fees at $79,395 for the 2026-27 academic year.

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As a recent college graduate, I knew I'd have to do more than just send out my résumé. I found my first job from a Facebook post.

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The author graduated from college with a job lined up.

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I thought focusing on grades would push my son harder. It crushed his confidence instead.

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A blue report card is displayed on a white fridge.
The author said she stoped focusing on her kids' grades first when reviewing the report cards.

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The most and least educated US states, ranked by the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher

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Students sit and walk outside on Quad lawn of University of Illinois college campus in Urbana Champaign
The US average of adults aged 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36.8%.

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My daughter is in college and almost never asks me for money. Instead, she works on campus and budgets $100 a week.

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Jenna Brooks and her daughter
The author (left) says her daughter doesn't need money while at college.

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Top YouTubers back a new $3,750 program to train aspiring creators

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Jordan Matter, Michelle Khare, Samir Chaudry
L-R: Jordan Matter, Michelle Khare, and Samir Chaudry are advisors in Bedford, a new educational platform for creators.

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My son is coming home for the summer after his first year at college. I'm nervous because I'll be reinforcing all my house rules.

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The author (right) will welcome her son back home from college for the summer.

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Stanley's global president said he was an 'average student.' These are his 3 pieces of advice to college kids.

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Matt Navarro said he studied history in college and was a "very average student."

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