Is California among the worst for student loan debt?

As of the end of 2025, unpaid student loan debt currently sits at over $32.4 billion across the United States. According to a new study by SmartAsset, that number affects an average of 12.55% of adults currently paying student loan debt. The average balance for these U.S. residents is roughly $37,000 each. It’s a lot of money […]As of the end of 2025, unpaid student loan debt currently sits at over $32.4 billion across the United States. According to a new study by SmartAsset, that number affects an average of 12.55% of adults currently paying student loan debt. The average balance for these U.S. residents is roughly $37,000 each. It’s a lot of money […]