Educationscore 293·4 metrosupdated 2h ago

Mississippi Leads U.S. in Student Debt Challenges, Analysis Reveals

A new analysis by WalletHub highlights Mississippi as the state with the highest student debt burden, with residents owing over 54% of median income. Delaware and Pennsylvania follow closely, indicating significant regional disparities in student loan challenges.

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