Most teens — and girls especially — see college as key to jobs and life skills, AP-NORC poll says
UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – Seven in 10 teenage girls say graduating college is very important for jobs and skills, compared with 54% of boys, highlighting a gender gap in educational values.
- A recent AP-NORC poll finds that 70% of teens, especially girls, see college as vital for their future goals, highlighting a notable gender gap.
- Respondents report that about 7 in 10 teens see college as vital for good jobs, with teens from higher-income and college-educated families more likely to value its importance.
- The AP-NORC poll surveyed 1,060 U.S. teens aged 13–17 from April 30 to May 14, using a probability-based AmeriSpeak Teen Panel and opt-in online panels, compared to about 40% of adults in 2022.
- A recent AP-NORC survey finds that 70% of teenage girls versus 54% of boys view college as very important for their future, highlighting a significant gender gap.
- More broadly, about 7 in 10 teens report that home ownership has become more difficult for their generation compared to their parents, and over half see raising a family as more challenging.
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Leaning Left18Leaning Right8Center55Last UpdatedBias Distribution68% Center
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