New data maps the average student loan balance per borrower in every U.S. state, from $31,800 in the lowest state to $126,500 ...

Determine the best strategy to pay off student loans by weighing loan type, interest rates, and repayment terms. Learn why prioritizing private loans often makes sense.

Student loan debt continues to reshape how Americans plan, spend, and save, with meaningful consequences for long-term financial outcomes. Fidelity’s 2026 State of Student Debt study finds that many ...