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Top 529 College Savings Plans
One-year rankings are based on a plan's average investment returns over the last 12 months.
| State | Plan Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | Michigan Education Savings Program |
| 2 | Tennessee | TNStars College Savings 529 Program |
| 3 | South Carolina | Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold) |
Three-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last three years.
| State | Plan Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | DC 529 College Savings Program (Direct-sold) |
| 2 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
| 3 | Tennessee | TNStars College Savings 529 Program |
Five-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last five years.
| State | Plan Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | DC 529 College Savings Program (Direct-sold) |
| 2 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
| 3 | Alaska | Alaska: University of Alaska College Savings Plan |
10-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last ten years.
| State | Plan Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) |
| 2 | Louisiana | START Saving Program |
| 3 | Alaska | Alaska: University of Alaska College Savings Plan |
