Percent response to educational debt being a factor influencing immediate plans following graduation, by immediate plan
| Immediate Plan | Debt a Major Factor | Debt a Factor | Debt Not a Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Private Practice | 19.5% | 39.6% | 40.9% |
| Partner/Group | 25.3% | 44.6% | 30.1% |
| Associate/Employed | 31.9% | 41.9% | 26.2% |
| Employed Comm. Clinic | 29.6% | 52.2% | 18.3% |
| Total Entering Private Practice | 29.8% | 42.5% | 27.7% |
| Advanced Education | 9.8% | 37.8% | 52.4% |
| Teach/Research/Admin. | 14.3% | 30.0% | 55.7% |
| Government Service | 50.9% | 21.9% | 27.2% |
| Undecided/Not Reported | 30.4% | 29.7% | 39.9% |