Student Loan Debt by Major (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Analysis of student loan debt broken down by field of study and major category.
Key Facts
- Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data.
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Downloads reflect the processed dataset used to generate this page’s charts and tables.
National Median Student Loan Debt
National Median Borrower Debt
Median debt at reporting campuses is $13,271. Program/major-level borrower debt is not available in the current Scorecard CSV.
Program/major-level borrower debt is not available in the current Scorecard CSV.
FAQ
What does the Student Loan Debt by Major (2026 stats) dataset measure?
It summarizes the metrics shown on this page (charts and tables) using the sources listed in the Data Sources section, with national aggregates and breakdowns where available.
What is the primary data source?
College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Some pages also incorporate Census ACS context where noted.
How often is this page updated?
Pages update when the underlying processed datasets are refreshed and the HTML is regenerated; the Last updated date reflects the most recent build.
Data Sources
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and enrollment data
- Data year: 2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Census ACS - U.S. Census Bureau
- Demographic and workforce data
- Data year: 2023
- Source: census.gov