The Brief

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.

By the numbers:

A study by WalletHub found student debt varies by where you live. An analysis of consumer data identified what states have the highest and lowest median monthly student loan payments. The study found that the median student loan payment was lowest in Mississippi at $142 per month, while in Vermont it is $248, a difference of $106 a month.

The Source: The information in this story comes from a WalletHub study that analyzed the latest data on consumer finances to determine the median stu

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