Most say an associate's degree opens more doors than a high school diploma
Core finding
A plurality of Americans see an associate's degree as a step up from a high school diploma: 47% say it brings more opportunity to improve their social and economic standing, though nearly as many (42%) say the two offer equal opportunity, according to a January 2024 Verasight survey.
Just one-in-ten (11%) think an associate's degree offers fewer opportunities than a high school diploma.
Topline distribution
Most say an associate's degree opens more doors than a high school diploma.
Please complete the following statement: Americans with associate’s degrees (i.e., graduated from a two-year/community college) have _______ opportunities to improve social and economic standing compared to those with a high school diploma.
n = 1,000 · Jan 18–24, 2024 · MoE ±3.5%
Methodology
Full 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 | Jan 18–24, 2024 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.5% |
| Module | Verasight Interdisciplinary Omnibus Survey #2024-006 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- www.verasight.io/post/verasights-supports-academic-and-nonprofit-researchers
Please complete the following statement: Americans with associate’s degrees (i.e., graduated from a two-year/community college) have _______ opportunities to improve social and economic standing compared to those with a high school diploma.
Cite this question
Verasight Interdisciplinary Omnibus Survey #2024-006, fielded January 18-24, 2024, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.5%.