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Average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?

Average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?
BBC Education Monday 10 August 2026, 14:36 UTC 1 min read
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With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?
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