Student-debt Amounts Vary
Median level of debt by degree and institution in 2003-2004:
Associate's Degree at public school $ 6,100
Associate's Degree at for-profit school $16,100
Bachelor Degree at public school $15,500
Bachelor Degree at private for-profit school $19,500
Bachelor's Degree at for-profit school $24,600
Median debt of bachelor degree recipients: $19,300
SOURCE: College Board