Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, WalletHub data shows

Massachusetts ranks among the highest for student loan payments, says WalletHub

Mass. borrowers have the second-highest monthly median student loan payment. How much do you pay each month on student loans?

Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, WalletHub data shows

Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.

Ten States With The Most & Least Student Debt

Student debt is everywhere, and it’s something that’s quietly shaping millions of lives. “The growth of student loan debt creates a ripple effect,” says Dr. Genevieve Dobson of the University of South Florida. “It delays major life milestones, suppresses consumer spending, and weakens retirement savings.” With over $1.7 trillion owed, the impact stretches far beyond individual borrowers – it touches housing markets, entrepreneurship, and even na…

Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows

For many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.  (Photo by: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) ORLANDO - Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt. States with the …