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Share of parents saving for college in the U.S. 2016, by generation
Share of parents saving for college in the United States in 2016, by generation (in U.S. dollars)
This statistic shows the share of parents saving for college in the United States in 2016, by generation. It was found that 50 percent of Gen Xers saved for their childrens' college education.
Share of parents saving for college in the United States in 2016, by generation (in U.S. dollars)
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This statistic shows the share of parents saving for college in the United States in 2016, by generation. It was found that 50 percent of Gen Xers saved for their childrens' college education.
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- September 2016
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- May and June 2016
- Number of respondents
- 2,000 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- parents with at least one child younger than 18
- Method of interview
- Online interview
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- May and June 2016
- Number of respondents
- 2,000 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- parents with at least one child younger than 18
- Method of interview
- Online interview
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