10 facts about today’s college graduates
College graduates generally out-earn those who have not attended college, yet many say they can’t afford to get a four-year degree – or that they just don’t want to.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
College graduates generally out-earn those who have not attended college, yet many say they can’t afford to get a four-year degree – or that they just don’t want to.
Republicans and Democrats differ substantially over several sources of meaning in life, including faith, freedom, health and hobbies.
51% of working parents of children younger than 12 say it has been at least somewhat difficult to handle child care responsibilities recently.
National polls like the Center’s come within a few percentage points, on average, of benchmarks from high response rate federal surveys.
About a quarter of Latino adults say they have personally experienced discrimination or unfair treatment from other Latinos.
Hiring by the self-employed has fallen since 2019, with the cutbacks emanating mainly from businesses run by men.
Mental health concerns top the list of worries for parents, followed by concerns about their children being bullied. The vast majority of parents say being a parent is enjoyable and rewarding all or most of the time, but substantial shares also find it tiring and stressful.
Americans are acutely sensitive to gasoline prices, especially when they’re on the rise. But looking just at the recent rise can be misleading.
55% of journalists surveyed say that every side does not always deserve equal coverage in the news. 22% of Americans overall say the same.
In 2020 alone, the coronavirus was responsible for about 380,000 deaths and roughly 5.5 million years of lost life in the United States.
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