According to a report released by the Institute for College Access and Success on Thursday, October 18th, 2012, Average Student Loan Debt 2012 (students graduating in 2011) topped $26,000. This number is about $1,000 more than the average student loan debt calculated for 2010, and represents an increase of 5 percent. This increase percentage has been the norm in recent years due to the U.S. Economy fallout since around 2008. […]