ORLANDO - Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.

States with the highest monthly student loan payments

By the numbers:

A study by WalletHub found student debt varies by where you live. An analysis of consumer data identified what states have the highest and lowest median monthly student loan payments. The study found that the median student loan payment was lowest in Mississippi at $142 per month, while in Vermont it is $248, a difference of $106 a month.

Tips to pay off your student loan debt faster

Make and commit to a budget: Examine how you are spending y

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