Free Top 20 U.S. States by Education Spending (2015-2025)
The chart provides an overview of education spending by state from 2015 to 2025, revealing the top 20 states by total investment over the decade. California leads the nation with a total spending of $212.7 billion, demonstrating a substantial commitment to education. Texas follows as the second-highest spender with $196.1 billion, while New York ranks third at $139.5 billion. The data shows a notable concentration of education spending in these three states, with Florida and Illinois rounding out the top five. This trend highlights the significant investment in education within the nation’s most populous states, reflecting their dedication to academic funding over the ten-year period.
| Labels | Total Spending 2015–2025 (USD billions) |
|---|---|
| California | 243.7 |
| Texas | 196.1 |
| New York | 139.5 |
| Florida | 88.5 |
| Illinois | 87.4 |
| Pennsylvania | 82.3 |
| Ohio | 68 |
| Georgia | 61.5 |
| Michigan | 61 |
| New Jersey | 59.3 |
| North Carolina | 58.2 |
| Virginia | 54.7 |
| Washington | 51.4 |
| Massachusetts | 51.2 |
| Indiana | 46.4 |
| Arizona | 42.8 |
| Tennessee | 40.1 |
| Missouri | 37.4 |
| Maryland | 37.1 |
| Wisconsin | 36.7 |
