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How student debt has grown in every state |Student loan debt can also vary significantly from state to state. StudySoup analyzed household debt statistics from the Federal Reserve of New York to understand how the average amount of student debt has grown across all 50 states. States are ranked by percent change in student debt per capita between the fourth quarter of 2003 and the fourth quarter of 2020, the most recent period available. (NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock)
How student debt has grown in every state |Student loan debt can also vary significantly from state to state. StudySoup analyzed household debt statistics from the Federal Reserve of New York to understand how the average amount of student debt has grown across all 50 states. States are ranked by percent change in student debt per capita between the fourth quarter of 2003 and the fourth quarter of 2020, the most recent period available. (NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock)
#50. North Dakota | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,590 (149.5% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,840 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 96,500 ($27,100 average debt per borrower) (NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock)
#50. North Dakota | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,590 (149.5% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,840 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 96,500 ($27,100 average debt per borrower) (NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock)
#49. South Dakota | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,260 (197.2% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,770 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 130,500 ($28,600 average debt per borrower) (Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock)
#49. South Dakota | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,260 (197.2% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,770 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 130,500 ($28,600 average debt per borrower) (Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock)
#48. Vermont | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,190 (211.1% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,990 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 92,400 ($34,700 average debt per borrower) (Areipa.lt/Shutterstock)
#48. Vermont | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,190 (211.1% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,990 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 92,400 ($34,700 average debt per borrower) (Areipa.lt/Shutterstock)
#47. Iowa | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,290 (252.7% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,500 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 459,800 ($29,600 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#47. Iowa | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,290 (252.7% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,500 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 459,800 ($29,600 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#46. Nebraska | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,270 (268.5% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,430 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 264,200 ($31,300 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#46. Nebraska | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,270 (268.5% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,430 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 264,200 ($31,300 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#45. Montana | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,720 (271.7% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,270 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 132,300 ($32,100 average debt per borrower) (GaudiLab/Shutterstock)
#45. Montana | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,720 (271.7% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,270 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 132,300 ($32,100 average debt per borrower) (GaudiLab/Shutterstock)
#44. Idaho | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,890 (294.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,240 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 219,900 ($33,500 average debt per borrower) (Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock)
#44. Idaho | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,890 (294.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,240 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 219,900 ($33,500 average debt per borrower) (Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock)
#43. Rhode Island | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,500 (298.6% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,380 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 156,100 ($32,700 average debt per borrower) (garetsworkshop/Shutterstock)
#43. Rhode Island | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,500 (298.6% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,380 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 156,100 ($32,700 average debt per borrower) (garetsworkshop/Shutterstock)
#42. Wisconsin | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,020 (325.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,180 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 786,600 ($30,700 average debt per borrower) (Nejron Photo/Shutterstock)
#42. Wisconsin | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,020 (325.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,180 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 786,600 ($30,700 average debt per borrower) (Nejron Photo/Shutterstock)
#41. New York | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,160 (333.8% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,420 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 2,613,400 ($37,500 average debt per borrower) (G-Stock Studio/Shutterstock)
#41. New York | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,160 (333.8% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,420 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 2,613,400 ($37,500 average debt per borrower) (G-Stock Studio/Shutterstock)
#40. New Hampshire | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,960 (338.2% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,360 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 226,000 ($33,700 average debt per borrower) (sirtravelalot/Shutterstock)
#40. New Hampshire | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,960 (338.2% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,360 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 226,000 ($33,700 average debt per borrower) (sirtravelalot/Shutterstock)
#39. Minnesota | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,300 (340.6% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,430 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 888,700 ($32,200 average debt per borrower)
#39. Minnesota | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,300 (340.6% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,430 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 888,700 ($32,200 average debt per borrower)
#38. Massachusetts | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,190 (342.1% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,400 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,040,400 ($34,400 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#38. Massachusetts | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,190 (342.1% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,400 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,040,400 ($34,400 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#37. Washington | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,410 (350.0% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $980 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 833,000 ($35,400 average debt per borrower) (fizkes/Shutterstock)
#37. Washington | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,410 (350.0% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $980 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 833,000 ($35,400 average debt per borrower) (fizkes/Shutterstock)
#36. Colorado | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,310 (357.2% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,380 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 808,900 ($36,300 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#36. Colorado | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,310 (357.2% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,380 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 808,900 ($36,300 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#35. West Virginia | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,400 (363.2% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $950 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 218,000 ($32,100 average debt per borrower) (GaudiLab/Shutterstock)
#35. West Virginia | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,400 (363.2% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $950 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 218,000 ($32,100 average debt per borrower) (GaudiLab/Shutterstock)
#34. Maine | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,540 (365.5% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,190 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 205,400 ($32,700 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#34. Maine | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,540 (365.5% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,190 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 205,400 ($32,700 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#33. California | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,640 (378.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $970 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 3,987,700 ($37,100 average debt per borrower) (CrizzyStudio/Shutterstock)
#33. California | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,640 (378.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $970 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 3,987,700 ($37,100 average debt per borrower) (CrizzyStudio/Shutterstock)
#32. Kansas | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,590 (390.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,140 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 391,000 ($32,800 average debt per borrower) (mangpor2004/Shutterstock)
#32. Kansas | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,590 (390.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,140 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 391,000 ($32,800 average debt per borrower) (mangpor2004/Shutterstock)
#31. New Mexico | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,150 (400.0% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $830 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 217,100 ($34,000 average debt per borrower) (Just Life/Shutterstock)
#31. New Mexico | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,150 (400.0% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $830 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 217,100 ($34,000 average debt per borrower) (Just Life/Shutterstock)
#30. Arizona | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,410 (400.9% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,080 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 856,700 ($36,100 average debt per borrower) (Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock)
#30. Arizona | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,410 (400.9% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,080 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 856,700 ($36,100 average debt per borrower) (Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock)
#29. Hawaii | Student debt per capita, 2020: $3,700 (406.8% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $730 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 127,300 ($34,800 average debt per borrower) (mavo/Shutterstock)
#29. Hawaii | Student debt per capita, 2020: $3,700 (406.8% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $730 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 127,300 ($34,800 average debt per borrower) (mavo/Shutterstock)
#28. Pennsylvania | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,520 (413.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,270 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 2,069,500 ($34,900 average debt per borrower) (LightField Studios/Shutterstock)
#28. Pennsylvania | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,520 (413.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,270 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 2,069,500 ($34,900 average debt per borrower) (LightField Studios/Shutterstock)
#27. Missouri | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,480 (417.0% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,060 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 832,200 ($35,100 average debt per borrower) (Kate Kultsevych/Shutterstock)
#27. Missouri | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,480 (417.0% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,060 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 832,200 ($35,100 average debt per borrower) (Kate Kultsevych/Shutterstock)
#26. Illinois | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,050 (426.1% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,150 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,709,100 ($37,300 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#26. Illinois | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,050 (426.1% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,150 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,709,100 ($37,300 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#25. Wyoming | Student debt per capita, 2020: $3,540 (428.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $670 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 54,600 ($30,100 average debt per borrower) (Jacob Lund/Shutterstock)
#25. Wyoming | Student debt per capita, 2020: $3,540 (428.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $670 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 54,600 ($30,100 average debt per borrower) (Jacob Lund/Shutterstock)
#24. Ohio | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,400 (428.9% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,210 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,828,100 ($34,500 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#24. Ohio | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,400 (428.9% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,210 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,828,100 ($34,500 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#23. Michigan | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,030 (438.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,120 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,434,200 ($35,900 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#23. Michigan | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,030 (438.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,120 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,434,200 ($35,900 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)
#22. Oregon | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,890 (440.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,090 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 555,300 ($37,200 average debt per borrower) (l i g h t p o e t/Shutterstock)
#22. Oregon | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,890 (440.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,090 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 555,300 ($37,200 average debt per borrower) (l i g h t p o e t/Shutterstock)
#21. Utah | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,270 (447.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $780 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 318,400 ($32,400 average debt per borrower) (Jacob Lund/Shutterstock)
#21. Utah | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,270 (447.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $780 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 318,400 ($32,400 average debt per borrower) (Jacob Lund/Shutterstock)
#20. Maryland | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,910 (452.8% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,250 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 871,500 ($42,600 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#20. Maryland | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,910 (452.8% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,250 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 871,500 ($42,600 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#19. Virginia | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,190 (457.7% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,110 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,159,300 ($38,200 average debt per borrower) (Girts Ragelis/Shutterstock)
#19. Virginia | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,190 (457.7% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,110 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,159,300 ($38,200 average debt per borrower) (Girts Ragelis/Shutterstock)
#18. Oklahoma | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,630 (457.8% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $830 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 462,700 ($31,800 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#18. Oklahoma | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,630 (457.8% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $830 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 462,700 ($31,800 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#17. Indiana | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,310 (458.9% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $950 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 935,700 ($32,300 average debt per borrower) (Jacob Lund/Shutterstock)
#17. Indiana | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,310 (458.9% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $950 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 935,700 ($32,300 average debt per borrower) (Jacob Lund/Shutterstock)
#16. Texas | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,160 (467.0% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $910 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 3,614,000 ($32,800 average debt per borrower) (l i g h t p o e t/Shutterstock)
#16. Texas | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,160 (467.0% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $910 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 3,614,000 ($32,800 average debt per borrower) (l i g h t p o e t/Shutterstock)
#15. Louisiana | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,780 (483.8% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $990 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 626,300 ($34,900 average debt per borrower) (Flamingo Images/Shutterstock)
#15. Louisiana | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,780 (483.8% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $990 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 626,300 ($34,900 average debt per borrower) (Flamingo Images/Shutterstock)
#14. Alaska | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,030 (492.6% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $680 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 71,200 ($33,500 average debt per borrower) (Head over Heels/Shutterstock)
#14. Alaska | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,030 (492.6% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $680 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 71,200 ($33,500 average debt per borrower) (Head over Heels/Shutterstock)
#13. Alabama | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,280 (500.0% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $880 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 601,500 ($37,100 average debt per borrower) (Jacob Lund/Shutterstock)
#13. Alabama | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,280 (500.0% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $880 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 601,500 ($37,100 average debt per borrower) (Jacob Lund/Shutterstock)
#12. New Jersey | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,320 (501.9% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,050 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,345,400 ($36,500 average debt per borrower) (SeventyFour/Shutterstock)
#12. New Jersey | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,320 (501.9% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,050 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,345,400 ($36,500 average debt per borrower) (SeventyFour/Shutterstock)
#11. Florida | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,140 (511.9% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $840 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 2,593,800 ($38,300 average debt per borrower) (fizkes/Shutterstock)
#11. Florida | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,140 (511.9% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $840 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 2,593,800 ($38,300 average debt per borrower) (fizkes/Shutterstock)
#10. Nevada | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,490 (515.1% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $730 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 334,300 ($35,000 average debt per borrower) (4 PM production/Shutterstock)
#10. Nevada | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,490 (515.1% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $730 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 334,300 ($35,000 average debt per borrower) (4 PM production/Shutterstock)
#9. Connecticut | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,270 (520.8% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,010 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 540,900 ($35,700 average debt per borrower) (fizkes/Shutterstock)
#9. Connecticut | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,270 (520.8% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,010 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 540,900 ($35,700 average debt per borrower) (fizkes/Shutterstock)
#8. Kentucky | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,170 (522.9% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $830 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 579,600 ($32,900 average debt per borrower) (Joyseulay/Shutterstock)
#8. Kentucky | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,170 (522.9% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $830 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 579,600 ($32,900 average debt per borrower) (Joyseulay/Shutterstock)
#7. Delaware | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,380 (544.4% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $990 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 133,500 ($36,800 average debt per borrower) (Muk Photo/Shutterstock)
#7. Delaware | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,380 (544.4% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $990 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 133,500 ($36,800 average debt per borrower) (Muk Photo/Shutterstock)
#6. Tennessee | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,210 (551.3% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $800 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 851,100 ($35,500 average debt per borrower) (Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock)
#6. Tennessee | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,210 (551.3% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $800 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 851,100 ($35,500 average debt per borrower) (Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock)
#5. Arkansas | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,650 (554.9% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $710 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 366,600 ($32,300 average debt per borrower) (Jack Frog/Shutterstock)
#5. Arkansas | Student debt per capita, 2020: $4,650 (554.9% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $710 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 366,600 ($32,300 average debt per borrower) (Jack Frog/Shutterstock)
#4. Georgia | Student debt per capita, 2020: $7,610 (585.6% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,110 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,599,800 ($41,200 average debt per borrower) (SingingMedia/Shutterstock)
#4. Georgia | Student debt per capita, 2020: $7,610 (585.6% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $1,110 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,599,800 ($41,200 average debt per borrower) (SingingMedia/Shutterstock)
#3. North Carolina | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,550 (611.5% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $780 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,333,600 ($36,400 average debt per borrower) (Shift Drive/Shutterstock)
#3. North Carolina | Student debt per capita, 2020: $5,550 (611.5% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $780 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 1,333,600 ($36,400 average debt per borrower) (Shift Drive/Shutterstock)
#2. Mississippi | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,060 (648.1% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $810 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 414,700 ($36,900 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#2. Mississippi | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,060 (648.1% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $810 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 414,700 ($36,900 average debt per borrower) (Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock)
#1. South Carolina | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,070 (754.9% increase since 2003) - Student debt per capita, 2003: $710 - Total number of borrowers, 2020: 736,400 ($36,800 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock) This story originally appeared on StudySoup and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
#1. South Carolina | Student debt per capita, 2020: $6,070 (754.9% increase since 2003) – Student debt per capita, 2003: $710 – Total number of borrowers, 2020: 736,400 ($36,800 average debt per borrower) (ESB Professional/Shutterstock)

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