The national average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $12,741 (2025-26).
For public community colleges, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $11,357.
For private community colleges, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $15,093.
Debt Range: $8,000
$19,042
Avg. Debt: $11,531
Average Community College Debt For Graduating Students (2025-26)
State
Average Debt
Colleges with Lowest Average Debt
$10,500
$9,500
$9,750
$10,500
$11,000
$8,000
$9,750
$12,139
$9,969
$11,500
$8,187
$12,000
$11,250
$8,892
$11,279
$12,567
$12,000
$10,000
$12,000
$11,704
$12,264
$8,448
$10,500
$11,966
$11,000
$9,763
$14,250
$11,000
$13,236
$13,841
$11,865
$10,754
$18,500
$12,000
$12,875
$13,620
$11,729
$12,000
$11,730
$10,765
$15,972
$19,042
$10,500
$11,794
$9,500
- Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College ($6,000)
- Charleston School of Beauty Culture ($6,333)
- New River Community and Technical College ($6,651)
- Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College ($6,800)
- Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy ($7,500)
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$11,250
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average community college debt for graduating students?
The national average community college debt for graduating students is $12,741 for 2025-26.
What are schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in the United States?
The schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in the United States include The North Coast College, Huntsville Bible College and Platt College-Aurora.
What is the state with the highest average community college debt for graduating students?
The state with the highest average community college debt for graduating students is Vermont.
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