Gallup finds record low share of Americans call college very important
Only 31% of Americans rate higher education as very important, the weakest result across 48 years of polling, per the latest Gallup survey.
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What happened
Gallup found that 31% of Americans say college is very important, a record low. The share has dropped to its weakest point in 48 years, and it is even lower among men, Republicans, white adults and non-college graduates.
Why it matters
The available information gives no further stakes beyond the decline itself. It highlights that the belief is weakest among men, Republicans, white adults and non-college graduates.
Coverage
- Americans who say college is 'very important' reaches record low, Gallup finds (christianpost.com)
- Gallup: Belief in college importance hits record low (campusreform.org)
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