New York compared with its neighbors and the U.S.
Among the 50 areas (50 states and DC) with a public-school median, New York has the 38th lowest median in-state tuition and fees for public schools (2-year and 4-year combined: $7,346). For public 4-year schools only it ranks 22nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 258 | $8,577 | $18,362 | $6,084 | $23,207 |
| Connecticut | 27 | $15,372 | $33,112 | n/a | $47,647 |
| Massachusetts | 90 | $11,883 | $19,760 | $5,688 | $48,592 |
| New Jersey | 81 | $15,839 | $25,226 | $7,140 | $12,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 171 | $14,500 | $23,872 | $9,792 | $40,105 |
| Vermont | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $50,040 |
| 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 New York (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.