See where Arkansas and Missouri rank in student loan debt

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM

MISSOURI — A study by WalletHub finds Arkansas and Missouri fall in the middle of the pack when it comes to student loan debt.

According to WalletHub, Arkansas ranks 22d, and Missouri ranks 24th among all 50 states and Washington D.C. in overall student debt burden.

The study highlights the growing issue of student debt in the country. Except for mortgages, student loans make up the largest share of household debt for Americans.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Kathryn Skopec, ozarksfirst.com)

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