Graduates from two Mississippi universities have some of the highest average student debt among national universities and liberal arts colleges, according to a recent report from U.S. News & World Report . This finding highlights the ongoing challenges many families face in financing their higher education.

The report analyzed loans owned by the U.S. Department of Education. It found that 2020 and 2021 graduates at Jackson State University and Tougaloo College borrowed more than their peers. Both ranked in the Top 5 schools with the most federal student loan debt among national universities and liberal arts colleges.

Here's just how much debt these students are averaging after graduation.

How much debt do Jackson State University students average?

The typical Jackson State University

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