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What is the current total amount of student debt in the United States?
What is the current total amount of student debt in the United States?
What percentage of borrowers in the survey had delayed getting married due to student debt?
What percentage of borrowers in the survey had delayed getting married due to student debt?
What percentage of borrowers in the survey had pushed back having kids due to student debt?
What percentage of borrowers in the survey had pushed back having kids due to student debt?
What percentage of borrowers in the survey had put off buying a home due to student debt?
What percentage of borrowers in the survey had put off buying a home due to student debt?
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How much more do college graduates earn compared to those with just a high school diploma?
How much more do college graduates earn compared to those with just a high school diploma?
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How has the student debt crisis impacted traditional markers of adulthood?
How has the student debt crisis impacted traditional markers of adulthood?
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Why is it becoming harder to earn a living wage without a college degree?
Why is it becoming harder to earn a living wage without a college degree?
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What is the current total amount of student debt in the United States as of June 2020?
What is the current total amount of student debt in the United States as of June 2020?
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What is the historical significance of the current student loan debt?
What is the historical significance of the current student loan debt?
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How much more do college graduates earn compared to those with just a high school diploma?
How much more do college graduates earn compared to those with just a high school diploma?
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Study Notes
Student Debt in the United States
- As of June 2020, the total amount of student debt in the United States is unknown (awaiting update).
- Student debt has significant life implications, with 31% of borrowers delaying getting married due to debt.
- 23% of borrowers have pushed back having kids due to student debt.
- 21% of borrowers have put off buying a home due to student debt.
Economic Implications of Higher Education
- College graduates earn significantly more than those with just a high school diploma, with a difference of unknown amount (awaiting update).
- The student debt crisis has impacted traditional markers of adulthood, such as marriage, parenthood, and homeownership.
- It is becoming harder to earn a living wage without a college degree, making higher education a near-necessity.
Historical Significance of Student Loan Debt
- The current student loan debt has significant historical importance, with unknown implications (awaiting further context).
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Test your knowledge on student debt in America with this informative quiz. Learn about the staggering amount of debt owed by millions of Americans and discover the side effects of this financial burden. Challenge yourself to understand the impact of student loans on individuals and society as a whole.
