Survey yearVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
201446%24%14%15%1%5,897
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Importance of religion in one's life among adults with a post-graduate degree by religious group

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say religion is…

Religious traditionVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%29%9%2%1%1,128
Evangelical Protestant84%13%2%1%< 1%959
Hindu26%50%15%8%< 1%104
Historically Black Protestant84%14%2%< 1%< 1%193
Jewish34%36%21%8%< 1%326
Mainline Protestant50%35%12%2%1%1,269
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%15%27%54%< 1%1,382
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are ages…

Importance of religion in one's life18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Very important8%40%31%22%2,670
Somewhat important9%47%27%16%1,341
Not too important12%48%25%15%802
Not at all important11%45%25%20%891
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Very important1%13%34%37%14%1%2,670
Somewhat important1%17%38%34%9%1%1,341
Not too important3%19%38%30%9%1%802
Not at all important1%19%35%31%12%1%891
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMenWomenSample size
Very important46%54%2,752
Somewhat important50%50%1,369
Not too important49%51%816
Not at all important56%44%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Very important72%12%6%6%3%2,703
Somewhat important75%5%12%5%2%1,345
Not too important77%3%11%4%5%809
Not at all important84%2%7%5%2%904
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Very important14%9%78%2,722
Somewhat important19%13%69%1,357
Not too important22%11%68%808
Not at all important17%11%72%906
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who have a household income of…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Very important9%12%36%43%2,413
Somewhat important9%8%31%52%1,249
Not too important10%11%27%52%725
Not at all important7%11%29%53%828
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Very important70%3%9%5%13%2,745
Somewhat important67%6%9%4%14%1,365
Not too important59%9%8%3%21%813
Not at all important59%11%11%3%16%913
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeParentsNon-parentsSample size
Very important34%66%2,737
Somewhat important36%64%1,361
Not too important29%71%813
Not at all important27%73%912
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they…

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Very important86%11%1%1%1%1%2,752
Somewhat important38%42%10%1%7%3%1,369
Not too important15%34%20%1%22%8%816
Not at all important8%12%11%< 1%61%8%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who attend religious services…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important71%23%6%1%2,752
Somewhat important14%64%23%< 1%1,369
Not too important2%40%58%< 1%816
Not at all important1%10%89%< 1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who pray…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important82%12%3%2%1%2,752
Somewhat important34%29%14%22%1%1,369
Not too important13%13%9%65%1%816
Not at all important6%4%2%87%1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who attend prayer group…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important41%15%13%31%1%2,752
Somewhat important5%6%11%78%< 1%1,369
Not too important2%1%3%95%< 1%816
Not at all important1%< 1%1%98%< 1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who meditate…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important58%8%2%30%2%2,752
Somewhat important32%10%9%48%< 1%1,369
Not too important26%13%7%53%1%816
Not at all important26%10%8%56%1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important76%13%5%4%1%2,752
Somewhat important41%23%19%14%2%1,369
Not too important39%17%16%27%1%816
Not at all important38%15%14%32%2%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important55%17%13%13%1%2,752
Somewhat important41%22%19%18%< 1%1,369
Not too important40%22%19%19%1%816
Not at all important48%16%18%17%1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Importance of religion in one's lifeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Very important54%10%25%7%4%2,752
Somewhat important9%20%53%15%2%1,369
Not too important3%22%53%20%1%816
Not at all important< 1%26%39%33%2%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important46%51%2%< 1%2,752
Somewhat important24%74%2%1%1,369
Not too important16%81%2%< 1%816
Not at all important15%83%1%1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who read scripture…

Importance of religion in one's lifeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Very important58%14%9%19%1%2,752
Somewhat important9%10%16%64%< 1%1,369
Not too important4%2%7%86%< 1%816
Not at all important2%1%4%93%< 1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say the holy scripture is…

Importance of religion in one's lifeWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Very important27%44%4%17%8%2,752
Somewhat important4%27%1%59%10%1,369
Not too important1%8%< 1%85%5%816
Not at all important1%1%< 1%95%4%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in heaven

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important80%11%8%2,752
Somewhat important59%31%10%1,369
Not too important29%61%10%816
Not at all important9%86%5%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in hell

Importance of religion in one's lifeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Very important62%27%11%2,752
Somewhat important35%55%10%1,369
Not too important16%76%9%816
Not at all important5%91%4%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who identify as…

Importance of religion in one's lifeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Very important45%12%43%2,752
Somewhat important32%12%57%1,369
Not too important23%9%68%816
Not at all important16%9%75%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Importance of religion in one's lifeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Very important40%36%21%3%2,752
Somewhat important18%44%35%2%1,369
Not too important10%39%49%3%816
Not at all important9%27%62%2%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who would rather have…

Importance of religion in one's lifeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Very important59%35%3%3%2,752
Somewhat important52%43%2%2%1,369
Not too important42%51%3%3%816
Not at all important38%55%4%3%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say government aid to the poor…

Importance of religion in one's lifeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important43%52%4%1%2,752
Somewhat important34%61%5%1%1,369
Not too important26%69%2%2%816
Not at all important24%71%3%1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say abortion should be…

Importance of religion in one's lifeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Very important46%50%3%2,752
Somewhat important78%20%3%1,369
Not too important88%10%2%816
Not at all important91%7%2%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say homosexuality…

Importance of religion in one's lifeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important56%36%5%4%2,752
Somewhat important84%11%3%2%1,369
Not too important91%7%2%< 1%816
Not at all important95%3%2%< 1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …same-sex marriage

Importance of religion in one's lifeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Very important48%46%7%2,752
Somewhat important79%15%6%1,369
Not too important88%9%3%816
Not at all important94%4%2%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say…

Importance of religion in one's lifeStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Very important33%63%2%2%2,752
Somewhat important24%73%2%1%1,369
Not too important17%80%1%1%816
Not at all important12%84%2%2%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults with a post-graduate degree by importance of religion

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say humans…

Importance of religion in one's lifeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Very important19%37%6%35%3%2,752
Somewhat important57%25%6%10%1%1,369
Not too important79%10%4%6%1%816
Not at all important90%3%2%3%1%915
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.