Student Debt Information from Kiplinger
Kiplinger recently published an interesting visual comparing the amount of college debt and average incomes for each state. They also provide information about the least and most expensive colleges based on outstanding debt: http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/studentdebt/map.html Of course, these are averages, and families must evaluate many factors when determining how expensive a particular college is for their family—family income and student academics can lead to scholarships and grants, etc.—even a very expensive college can be within reach, so don't restrict your college choices purely by cost.