In North Dakota, 83% of the Class of 2011 graduated with student loan debt - the largest percentage in the nation. Grads in New Hampshire had the most debt - an average of $32,440. Hover over the map to see which other states have the most debt-ridden grads.
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Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Washington D.C.
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
All data is based on four-year or above institutions for students graduating in the 2010-11 academic year.
Source: Institute for College Access & Success, College InSight.
