Is your state among the worst for student loan debt?

(NEXSTAR) – It’s a number that continues to grow across the U.S. Unpaid student loan debt currently sits at over $32.4 billion across the United States as of the end of 2025.

According to a new study by SmartAsset, that number affects an average of 12.55% of adults currently paying student loan debt. The average balance for these U.S. residents is roughly $37,000 each.

It’s a lot of money that continues to grow as college becomes more expensive by the year.

However, some states seem to have it worse than others. With residents of certain states owing significantly more money on average.

On average, Maryland residents have the largest student loan debt balance in the country, with borrowers........

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