Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults with some college education

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

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%17%12%23%1%9,589
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults with some college education by religious group

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

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic43%16%14%25%1%1,810
Evangelical Protestant48%17%12%23%1%2,739
Historically Black Protestant38%20%13%28%2%600
Jewish45%13%16%25%1%138
Mainline Protestant42%17%15%25%1%1,567
Mormon48%25%13%13%< 1%224
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")50%17%10%21%1%1,950
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with some college education by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who are ages…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week30%30%25%15%4,527
Once or twice a month34%33%23%10%1,488
Several times a year24%37%25%15%1,175
Seldom/never22%39%25%15%2,134
Don't know10%33%29%29%118
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Generational cohort among adults with some college education by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week20%16%24%30%9%1%4,527
Once or twice a month23%18%26%26%6%1%1,488
Several times a year16%17%27%30%9%1%1,175
Seldom/never14%16%31%29%10%1%2,134
Don't know8%7%28%36%20%2%118
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Gender composition among adults with some college education by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMenWomenSample size
At least once a week49%51%4,586
Once or twice a month45%55%1,502
Several times a year46%54%1,191
Seldom/never42%58%2,186
Don't know43%57%124
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 some college education by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week67%12%2%13%6%4,512
Once or twice a month68%13%3%11%4%1,485
Several times a year71%10%4%12%3%1,184
Seldom/never68%14%3%11%4%2,154
Don't know73%14%2%8%3%116
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Immigrant status among adults with some college education by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week10%12%78%4,538
Once or twice a month11%10%79%1,492
Several times a year10%11%79%1,182
Seldom/never8%11%81%2,156
Don't know9%7%84%121
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Income distribution among adults with some college education by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week36%23%27%14%4,053
Once or twice a month30%24%31%15%1,345
Several times a year26%23%34%16%1,073
Seldom/never29%24%33%13%1,876
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 some college education by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week41%9%15%6%29%4,569
Once or twice a month44%7%14%4%32%1,500
Several times a year51%8%12%5%24%1,187
Seldom/never49%7%14%6%24%2,178
Don't know51%4%16%10%19%121
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week26%74%4,575
Once or twice a month33%67%1,498
Several times a year32%68%1,189
Seldom/never32%68%2,179
Don't know29%71%124
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 some college education by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who say they…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieve 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
At least once a week66%17%5%1%9%2%4,586
Once or twice a month64%20%4%< 1%9%3%1,502
Several times a year61%22%5%< 1%8%3%1,191
Seldom/never68%18%4%1%8%1%2,186
Don't know74%10%3%3%5%5%124
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.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults with some college education by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%22%11%12%1%4,586
Once or twice a month52%25%13%10%< 1%1,502
Several times a year48%30%13%9%1%1,191
Seldom/never52%27%11%10%< 1%2,186
Don't know67%8%9%7%9%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%33%31%< 1%4,586
Once or twice a month36%35%29%< 1%1,502
Several times a year29%41%30%< 1%1,191
Seldom/never33%36%31%1%2,186
Don't know47%20%26%7%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who pray…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week61%13%5%21%1%4,586
Once or twice a month54%18%6%21%1%1,502
Several times a year48%19%8%24%< 1%1,191
Seldom/never54%16%6%23%1%2,186
Don't know71%5%3%13%8%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week28%9%7%56%< 1%4,586
Once or twice a month22%13%9%56%1%1,502
Several times a year17%9%11%63%< 1%1,191
Seldom/never21%8%8%62%< 1%2,186
Don't know34%10%2%46%7%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who meditate…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week51%9%3%35%1%4,586
Once or twice a month36%11%4%48%1%1,502
Several times a year28%10%7%54%1%1,191
Seldom/never29%6%3%60%1%2,186
Don't know42%6%< 1%33%19%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week71%13%6%10%1%4,586
Once or twice a month56%23%9%11%1%1,502
Several times a year44%19%19%17%1%1,191
Seldom/never51%12%10%26%1%2,186
Don't know66%3%3%8%20%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week34%13%41%8%3%4,586
Once or twice a month34%10%46%8%2%1,502
Several times a year29%10%53%7%2%1,191
Seldom/never35%6%51%6%2%2,186
Don't know42%9%32%4%13%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%62%2%1%4,586
Once or twice a month35%63%1%1%1,502
Several times a year34%65%1%< 1%1,191
Seldom/never33%65%1%1%2,186
Don't know58%37%2%3%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week42%10%8%40%1%4,586
Once or twice a month35%13%9%43%< 1%1,502
Several times a year27%12%11%51%< 1%1,191
Seldom/never33%9%7%50%1%2,186
Don't know54%5%2%29%10%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWord 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
At least once a week27%27%2%36%8%4,586
Once or twice a month27%31%2%33%7%1,502
Several times a year26%31%2%33%7%1,191
Seldom/never32%28%3%28%8%2,186
Don't know39%17%13%19%12%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week69%22%8%4,586
Once or twice a month74%19%7%1,502
Several times a year76%18%6%1,191
Seldom/never79%15%6%2,186
Don't know67%16%18%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who …in hell

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week57%35%7%4,586
Once or twice a month60%31%9%1,502
Several times a year62%30%7%1,191
Seldom/never64%28%8%2,186
Don't know58%22%20%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week38%20%43%4,586
Once or twice a month41%14%44%1,502
Several times a year40%14%46%1,191
Seldom/never40%18%42%2,186
Don't know42%21%37%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%33%25%6%4,586
Once or twice a month37%37%22%5%1,502
Several times a year35%39%21%5%1,191
Seldom/never39%34%18%8%2,186
Don't know35%31%13%21%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%35%4%4%4,586
Once or twice a month56%38%2%4%1,502
Several times a year58%37%2%3%1,191
Seldom/never53%39%3%4%2,186
Don't know54%26%10%10%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%50%4%2%4,586
Once or twice a month47%48%4%2%1,502
Several times a year46%49%3%1%1,191
Seldom/never52%43%4%1%2,186
Don't know47%38%7%8%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%42%4%4,586
Once or twice a month55%42%3%1,502
Several times a year57%39%4%1,191
Seldom/never54%40%5%2,186
Don't know42%48%10%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%30%4%3%4,586
Once or twice a month65%30%3%2%1,502
Several times a year67%26%5%2%1,191
Seldom/never61%31%5%4%2,186
Don't know37%40%5%18%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

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

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%37%7%4,586
Once or twice a month56%38%5%1,502
Several times a year59%35%6%1,191
Seldom/never51%41%8%2,186
Don't know31%53%16%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStricter 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
At least once a week37%58%3%2%4,586
Once or twice a month36%60%1%2%1,502
Several times a year36%59%3%2%1,191
Seldom/never40%55%3%2%2,186
Don't know50%35%5%10%124
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 frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of adults with some college education who say humans…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%27%4%34%3%4,586
Once or twice a month31%29%3%34%2%1,502
Several times a year33%27%4%33%3%1,191
Seldom/never28%27%3%38%4%2,186
Don't know24%17%3%42%14%124
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.