Christians among adults with a post-graduate degree
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…
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Christian
All Non-Christians
Sample size
2014
62%
38%
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.
Age distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Christian
7%
42%
30%
21%
3,649
All Non-Christians
12%
47%
25%
16%
2,095
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Christian
1%
12%
35%
37%
13%
1%
3,649
All Non-Christians
2%
20%
37%
30%
10%
1%
2,095
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 religion
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Men
Women
Sample size
Christian
46%
54%
3,741
All Non-Christians
52%
48%
2,156
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 religion
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Christian
78%
10%
3%
6%
3%
3,687
All Non-Christians
72%
3%
17%
5%
3%
2,114
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 religion
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Christian
11%
9%
80%
3,714
All Non-Christians
25%
13%
62%
2,121
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.
Income distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Christian
8%
11%
34%
47%
3,319
All Non-Christians
10%
11%
30%
50%
1,922
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 religion
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Christian
69%
4%
9%
5%
13%
3,731
All Non-Christians
61%
9%
9%
3%
18%
2,145
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 religion
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Christian
34%
66%
3,719
All Non-Christians
31%
69%
2,147
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 God among adults with a post-graduate degree by religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Christian
72%
21%
4%
1%
1%
1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
21%
23%
13%
1%
36%
7%
2,156
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 a post-graduate degree by religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
65%
25%
8%
2%
1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
15%
22%
24%
38%
1%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
53%
35%
12%
< 1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
10%
31%
59%
1%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
66%
18%
6%
9%
1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
21%
10%
7%
61%
1%
2,156
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 religion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
29%
11%
10%
49%
< 1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
7%
4%
7%
82%
< 1%
2,156
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 religion
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
48%
9%
5%
37%
2%
3,741
All Non-Christians
33%
10%
7%
49%
1%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
65%
16%
10%
8%
1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
44%
17%
15%
23%
2%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Christians
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
49%
18%
16%
16%
1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
47%
19%
17%
15%
1%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
41%
12%
34%
9%
3%
3,741
All Non-Christians
6%
24%
44%
24%
3%
2,156
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 religion
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
41%
57%
2%
< 1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
17%
81%
2%
< 1%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
42%
12%
11%
35%
< 1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
10%
5%
8%
77%
1%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Christian
20%
40%
3%
29%
8%
3,741
All Non-Christians
4%
8%
1%
81%
7%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Christian
78%
14%
8%
3,741
All Non-Christians
24%
68%
9%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Christian
56%
33%
11%
3,741
All Non-Christians
13%
80%
7%
2,156
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.
Party affiliation among adults with a post-graduate degree by religion
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Christian
45%
11%
44%
3,741
All Non-Christians
16%
12%
72%
2,156
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 religion
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
36%
39%
23%
2%
3,741
All Non-Christians
9%
34%
54%
3%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
60%
35%
3%
2%
3,741
All Non-Christians
38%
55%
4%
3%
2,156
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 religion
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Christians
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
43%
52%
4%
1%
3,741
All Non-Christians
23%
71%
4%
2%
2,156
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 religion
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
54%
43%
3%
3,741
All Non-Christians
87%
11%
2%
2,156
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 religion
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
64%
28%
4%
3%
3,741
All Non-Christians
88%
8%
2%
1%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
57%
37%
7%
3,741
All Non-Christians
86%
11%
4%
2,156
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 religion
% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
33%
63%
2%
2%
3,741
All Non-Christians
14%
83%
2%
1%
2,156
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 religion
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Christian
29%
34%
6%
28%
3%
3,741
All Non-Christians
77%
9%
4%
8%
2%
2,156
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.