# Americans are split on getting a college degree online

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## Reading

Americans divide almost evenly over pursuing a college degree online, with one-third (33%) at least somewhat interested, including 11% who are very interested.

A nearly equal share (32%) are uninterested, including 21% who are very uninterested, according to a Verasight survey conducted Aug. 1-6, 2025. Another 21% already hold a college degree, and 14% are neither interested nor uninterested.

## Topline

How interested would you be in online education for a college degree?

Americans are split on getting a college degree online.

- Somewhat interested: 21.7%
- I already have a college degree: 21.3%
- Very uninterested: 21.3%
- Neither interested or uninterested: 14.0%
- Very interested: 11.3%
- Somewhat uninterested: 10.3%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2025-08-01 → 2025-08-06
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.2%
- Module: A
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

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## Citation

Verasight Quirks Omnibus Survey, fielded August 1-6, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.2%.

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