State ranks 6th in student loan debt

Connecticut ranked sixth in the nation in student loan debt for 2013 graduates. A new report found that national debt levels are rising for students earning their bachelor's degrees. Connecticut's

News 12 Staff

Nov 14, 2014, 6:04 PM

Updated 3,620 days ago

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Connecticut ranked sixth in the nation in student loan debt for 2013 graduates.
A new report found that national debt levels are rising for students earning their bachelor's degrees.
Connecticut's average student debt was nearly $2,000 higher than the national average of $28,400.
Observers say that the findings highlight a significant problem both in Connecticut and across the country as student borrowers are facing mounting debt.