What's The Average Student Loan Debt By State? This Map Breaks It Down.

Student loan debt is a major burden on Americans, one that’s been growing exponentially over the years. Not only have tuition fees skyrocketed over the last few decades, but also the job market demands increasingly advanced degrees just to earn a living wage.

Today, Americans owe a collective $1.4 trillion in federal student loan debt. Many have delayed major life milestones, such as buying homes and starting families, due to the financial strain that debt imposes. And that’s bad news for the economy at large, as economic growth relies on...