About four-in-ten of those ages 18 to 29 currently have student loan debt

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August 24, 2017

5 facts about student loans

About four-in-ten of those ages 18 to 29 currently have student loan debt

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About four-in-ten of those ages 18 to 29 currently have student loan debt

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5 facts about student loans
Median amount of outstanding student debt varies widely by education level
Only about half of student loan holders think the lifetime financial benefits of their bachelor’s degree outweigh the costs
Young workers with student loan debt are about twice as likely as those with no debt to have a second job
About one-third of those ages 18 to 29 currently have student loan debt
About a third of student loan holders think the lifetime financial costs of their bachelor’s degree outweigh the benefits
Median amount of outstanding student debt varies widely by education level

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