Have student loan debt? Georgia may not be the place for you

Student loan borrowers stand a better chance for post-college success in states that have lower levels of college-related debt, stronger economies and higher salaries, according to a recent study.

Georgia has an overall ranking of 47, and a ranking of 49 regarding unemployment rate for people aged 25 to 34. The top-ranked states are:

1. Utah

2. Wyoming

3. North Dakota

4. Washington

5. Nebraska

6. Virginia

7. Wisconsin

8. Minnesota

9. Colorado

10. South Dakota

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