Education, Skills and Learning

Americans owe $1.75 trillion in student debt

Canceling student debt is one of the most powerful ways to address racial and economic equity issues. Image: Unsplash/Giorgio Trovato

Felix Richter
Data Journalist, Statista
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Student debt has continued to rise in the United States.
Student debt has continued to rise in the United States. Image: Statista
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