The state where you earn your college degree has a significant impact on your future earnings, but to get the higher salaries you also have to pay more in tuition and expenses, a new study from Teach Simple finds.

Massachusetts has the highest median earnings, with graduates from institutions in the state making an average of $65,319 annually. The average annual cost of attending a school in Massachusetts is $26,268, the second highest tab in the country, and students graduate at a rate of 67 percent. READ MORE