7 Ways College Graduates See the World Differently

With education levels quickly becoming one of the biggest predictors of people’s votes, we take a look at the differences in how college and non-college Americans see the world. (The Guardian)

Patriotism: 79% of non-college adults say being American is a critical part of their identity, compared to just 43% of college-educated progressive activists.

Community: 24% of non-college Americans report having no close social ties, compared to only 9% of college graduates.

Trust the science: College graduates are generally less religious and more likely to endorse rationalism (for instance, only 26% of college graduates believe in Creationism, compared to 43% of non-college Americans).

• During the pandemic, Americans with college degrees reported significantly higher vaccination rates.

Satisfaction with the status quo: Roughly 55% of four-year college graduates are very satisfied with their jobs, compared to 40% of those without a degree.

• 80% of employed grads are happy with their financial situation, compared to 67% of non-graduates​.

Automation: While 30% of Americans with high school diplomas or less think machines could take their jobs in five years, only 14% of college grads say the same.

Trade: College grads are 16% more likely to say the U.S. benefits from increased trade with other countries.

Who shows up to vote more? Americans with college or postgraduate degrees are more likely to vote than those without higher education.

Bubba’s Two Cents

The world looks a lot different for college-educated Americans and those without degrees in large part because it is a lot different for these two groups: