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Survey on the importance of a degree beyond high school in U.S. 2013
Survey on the importance of a degree beyond high school in U.S. 2013
How important is having a certificate or degree beyond high school?
This survey, conducted in the United States in 2013, shows the public opinion on the importance of having a certificate or degree beyond a high school diploma. 70 percent of polled adults stated they consider having a certificate or degree beyond high school as being very important.
How important is having a certificate or degree beyond high school?
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| Very important | Somewhat important | Not very important | Not at all important | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All adults | 70% | 24% | 4% | 1% |
| With high school diploma or less | 66% | 26% | 5% | 1% |
| With some college | 60% | 33% | 3% | 3% |
| With college degree or certificate* | 77% | 20% | 3% | 0.5% |
| Very important | Somewhat important | Not very important | Not at all important | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All adults | 70% | 24% | 4% | 1% |
| With high school diploma or less | 66% | 26% | 5% | 1% |
| With some college | 60% | 33% | 3% | 3% |
| With college degree or certificate* | 77% | 20% | 3% | 0.5% |
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This survey, conducted in the United States in 2013, shows the public opinion on the importance of having a certificate or degree beyond a high school diploma. 70 percent of polled adults stated they consider having a certificate or degree beyond high school as being very important.
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- Release date
- April 2014
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- November 25 - December 15, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 1,012 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
- *The percentage of respondents with a college degree or certificate who cosidered studying beyond high schol as "not at all important" was less than 0.5 percent, according to the source.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- November 25 - December 15, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 1,012 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
- *The percentage of respondents with a college degree or certificate who cosidered studying beyond high schol as "not at all important" was less than 0.5 percent, according to the source.
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