The Project on Student Debt just released its study on student debt levels for the class of 2006. It is worth checking out!

Graduates have the highest student debt in [drum roll]: DC and New Hampshire! DC also happens to have the most expensive school in the US. Hawaii gets good beaches, great weather, and graduates who, on average, have the lowest debt in the US. The Project on Student Debt put together a nifty interactive map again, so check out your state.

They also found that student debt levels have risen. The average debt load is now at least $19,646, and is probably closer to $21,146.