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Table 2.5: Average earnings by education level at an MCC student’s career midpoint

Difference from next lowest degree

Difference from next lowest degree

Education level

Regional earnings

State earnings

Less than high school

$23,300

n/a

$24,500

n/a

High school or equivalent

$29,500

$6,200

$31,100

$6,600

Certificate

$32,500

$3,000

$34,200

$3,100

Associate degree

$36,900

$4,400

$39,000

$4,800

Bachelor’s degree

$58,100

$21,200

$61,300

$22,300

Source: Lightcast employment data

Figure 2.8: Average earnings by education level at an MCC student’s career midpoint

Regional Earnings

State Earnings

< HS

HS

Certificate

Associate

Bachelor's

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

Source: Lightcast employment data

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