Demographics

Alabama vs Arizona: Advanced Degree

Arizona has a higher advanced-degree share than Alabama.

Alabama

AL · South

11.3%

Adults age 25+ with a graduate or professional degree (ACS 2023).

Arizona

AZ · West

Winner

13.1%

Adults age 25+ with a graduate or professional degree (ACS 2023).

Visual comparison

Alabama11.3%

Arizona13.1%

Difference: 1.80 percentage points — Arizona leads.

National Rankings

Where They Rank Nationally

See where both states fall among all 50 states for advanced degree.

Alabama #38 · 11.3%

Arizona #26 · 13.1%

Lowest Highest

Top 10 States — Advanced Degree

Massachusetts

22.4%

Maryland

21.3%

Connecticut

19.8%

Vermont

18.5%

Virginia

18.5%

Colorado

18.1%

New York

18.1%

New Jersey

17.5%

New Hampshire

16.2%

#10

Washington

16.1%

Selected states

#38

Alabama

11.3%

#26

Arizona

13.1%

Alabama ranks 38th and Arizona ranks 26th nationally for advanced degree.

Related context

Advanced Education & Economic Outcomes

Graduate and professional degree holders typically earn more and face lower unemployment.

MetricAlabamaArizona

Bachelor's Degree 28.9% 33.5% Median Household Income $54,943 $72,581 Unemployment Rate 2.7% 4.3% Poverty Rate 15.6% 12.4%

What this means