Student Debt Levels Up Again
New figures show average post-degree debt levels continue to rise
15th August 2006
A new survey by high street bank Natwest shows that the price of a degree continues to rise, with freshers expecting to be carrying record debt levels after graduation.
According to the report, today's sixth formers expect to pay £33,512 over the course of a 3 year degree course, nearly £5,000 more than in a similar survey last year, resulting in a post-graduation debt of £14,779.
The figures don't seem to be putting off this year's intake, with 79% believing that a university course will help their future job prospects.
Read More: Natwest : New Students Expect to Pay £33,512 to Get a Degree
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