5 States With The Lowest College Tuition and Fees

In this article, we look at the 5 states with the lowest college tuition and fees. To see how we ranked these states and know which corporations are facilitating college education in the US by offering tuition reimbursement programs, you can head over to our article, 15 States With The Lowest College Tuition and Fees.

5. Texas

Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $2,949

Texas is a state situated in the southcentral region of the United States. It ranks fifth on the list of states with the lowest college tuition and fees, estimated to be $2,949 according to The College Board. 38.5% of the state’s population has a college or associate degree. Dallas, in Texas, is one of the 20 most educated cities in the US.

4. Arizona

Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $2,600

Arizona is a state located in the southwest of the United States, and is popularly known as ‘The Grand Canyon State’. It has the fourth lowest college tuition and fees in the US. These findings were released by The College Board in its Annual Survey of Colleges. 38.9% of Arizona’s youth aged between 18 and 24 have a college degree according to the Census Bureau.

3. North Carolina

Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $2,495

Located in the southeastern region of the United States, North Carolina is the third least expensive state to get a two-year college degree in for in-district students in terms of tuition and fees. 42.6% of the state’s youth population has a college or associate degree. Tuition and fees for a two-year college degree in North Carolina is estimated to be close to $2,500.

2. New Mexico

Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $2,046

New Mexico ranks among the poorest states in America. However, it has the second lowest tuition and fees for college education in the US, estimated to be slightly over $2,000 by The College Board. 35.7% of the youth aged between 18 and 24 in New Mexico have a college or associate degree. The state is known for its stunning landscape.

1. California

Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $1,428

California is the least expensive state in the US to get a college degree in, with the fee having reduced by 16% over the last five years. 44.1% of the population aged between 18 and 24 in the state have a college or associate degree. California also ranks as the 16th most educated state in America in terms of population having a bachelor’s or higher degree.

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