Survey yearBelieve 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
201465%18%5%1%9%2%9,589
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Belief in God among adults with some college education by religious group

% of adults with some college education who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve 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
Catholic69%23%4%1%1%2%1,810
Evangelical Protestant88%10%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%2,739
Historically Black Protestant91%7%1%1%< 1%1%600
Jewish42%25%14%1%11%6%138
Mainline Protestant68%25%3%1%1%1%1,567
Mormon88%9%2%< 1%1%1%224
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%24%11%< 1%33%6%1,950
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain22%35%28%16%6,383
Believe in God; fairly certain32%33%23%12%1,683
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain47%27%16%10%383
Do not believe in God48%29%14%9%729
Other/don't know if they believe in God44%26%15%14%206
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Generational cohort among adults with some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%14%28%32%10%1%6,383
Believe in God; fairly certain20%19%26%28%7%1%1,683
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%22%19%20%6%1%383
Do not believe in God35%21%21%16%5%< 1%729
Other/don't know if they believe in God30%21%19%21%8%1%206
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Gender composition among adults with some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%59%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain50%50%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%41%390
Do not believe in God66%34%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God59%41%213
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults with some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%16%2%12%5%6,394
Believe in God; fairly certain72%7%3%13%4%1,686
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%5%7%19%4%381
Do not believe in God76%2%7%10%4%725
Other/don't know if they believe in God77%5%3%10%6%207
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Immigrant status among adults with some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain9%10%81%6,425
Believe in God; fairly certain11%11%78%1,684
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%18%67%387
Do not believe in God10%18%72%726
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%11%82%207
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain33%25%30%13%5,686
Believe in God; fairly certain30%23%31%16%1,511
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain30%23%29%18%350
Do not believe in God29%20%30%21%674
Other/don't know if they believe in God39%15%32%14%169
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Marital status among adults with some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%7%15%6%23%6,473
Believe in God; fairly certain43%10%13%4%30%1,695
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain32%10%9%4%44%386
Do not believe in God30%12%10%2%46%730
Other/don't know if they believe in God33%8%13%3%42%212
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain32%68%6,474
Believe in God; fairly certain29%71%1,700
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain22%78%387
Do not believe in God19%81%730
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%77%213
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

Importance of religion in one's life among adults with some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain74%20%4%3%1%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain21%49%21%8%1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%30%43%21%1%390
Do not believe in God2%7%23%67%1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%19%39%31%3%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%35%17%< 1%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain14%44%41%< 1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%35%59%< 1%390
Do not believe in God1%17%82%< 1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%28%65%2%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%15%3%5%1%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain32%24%13%30%< 1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%15%11%59%< 1%390
Do not believe in God2%1%3%93%< 1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%8%7%70%2%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%12%10%44%1%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain8%7%7%78%< 1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%3%3%89%< 1%390
Do not believe in God< 1%1%2%96%< 1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%2%2%90%1%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%8%3%39%2%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain29%12%5%53%1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%12%7%56%1%390
Do not believe in God17%10%5%67%1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%10%5%58%4%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%13%7%6%1%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain43%21%14%21%1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%17%15%38%1%390
Do not believe in God29%18%6%46%1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%9%11%36%8%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%16%12%24%1%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain43%19%15%22%1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%15%13%20%1%390
Do not believe in God50%18%12%20%1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%20%17%13%2%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%7%38%4%3%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain11%14%63%10%2%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%24%58%12%3%390
Do not believe in God2%19%53%25%1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%25%53%12%5%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%55%2%1%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain24%74%1%< 1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%80%2%< 1%390
Do not believe in God16%82%1%1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God18%76%5%1%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain52%12%8%27%1%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain13%10%11%66%< 1%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%6%5%82%1%390
Do not believe in God2%2%5%92%< 1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%5%5%81%1%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain40%34%4%15%7%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain9%29%1%52%10%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%8%< 1%81%8%390
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%95%3%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%4%1%71%22%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain87%7%6%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain70%22%8%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%43%15%390
Do not believe in God7%90%4%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God20%36%44%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%19%7%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain49%42%8%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%56%15%390
Do not believe in God5%93%3%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%46%34%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%17%38%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain35%18%47%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%18%56%390
Do not believe in God17%17%66%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%29%50%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%32%16%6%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain26%41%28%5%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%44%31%7%390
Do not believe in God12%33%49%6%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God15%36%36%12%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%34%3%4%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain54%38%3%4%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain51%41%3%5%390
Do not believe in God47%46%3%3%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God47%35%6%13%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%43%4%1%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain45%50%3%2%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain41%54%4%1%390
Do not believe in God29%67%3%1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%52%6%5%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain43%52%4%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain69%27%4%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain82%16%2%390
Do not believe in God86%10%4%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God69%22%8%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%40%5%4%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain81%13%3%2%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain87%9%2%3%390
Do not believe in God92%5%2%1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God78%13%4%4%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%50%8%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain74%20%6%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain80%13%7%390
Do not believe in God90%6%4%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God76%16%8%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who say…

Belief in GodStricter 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%53%3%2%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain33%63%2%2%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%70%2%2%390
Do not believe in God19%78%1%1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God29%59%5%7%213
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 some college education by belief in God

% of adults with some college education who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%32%3%47%4%6,493
Believe in God; fairly certain45%29%6%18%3%1,701
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain71%12%7%8%2%390
Do not believe in God89%4%1%5%< 1%731
Other/don't know if they believe in God71%7%14%4%4%213
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.