Higher Education as Percent of Total Spending
| Fiscal Year | FL | GA | NC | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2000 | 9.5% | 14.5% | 13.0% | 13.6% | 10.9% |
| FY 2001 | 9.0% | 16.3% | 13.7% | 13.2% | 11.3% |
| FY 2002 | 11.4% | 16.0% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 11.2% |
| FY 2003 | 9.6% | 14.9% | 14.8% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| FY 2004 | 8.4% | 19.0% | 14.2% | 15.0% | 10.9% |
| FY 2005 | 7.9% | 10.5% | 14.1% | 13.2% | 10.6% |
| FY 2006 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 14.5% | 14.3% | 10.4% |
| FY 2007 | 9.4% | 6.9% | 14.5% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
Source: National Association of State Budget Officers: State Expenditure Reports 01-07 (for FY 00-06). http://www.nasbo.org/