California compared with its neighbors and the U.S.
Among the 50 areas (50 states and DC) with a public-school median, California has the 1st lowest median in-state tuition and fees for public schools (2-year and 4-year combined: $1,334). For public 4-year schools only it ranks 9th lowest of 48 areas.
| Area | Schools with price | Public 4-year in-state median | Public 4-year out-of-state median | Public 2-year in-state median | Private nonprofit 4-year median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 277 | $7,069 | $18,940 | $1,288 | $37,150 |
| Arizona | 47 | $2,358 | $8,958 | $2,358 | $34,999 |
| Nevada | 12 | $4,110 | $13,448 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | 40 | $11,238 | $30,723 | $5,727 | $40,940 |
| All U.S. schools (50 states and DC) | 3,188 | $8,524 | $17,725 | $4,710 | $33,076 |
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted). Medians are across schools, not weighted by enrollment, and shown only where at least 3 schools report a figure. DC is counted in the U.S. row but is not a state.