Research brief

What is the highest level of education completed among the following categories: Less than high school, High school graduate or equivalent, Some college or associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or Graduate or professional degree?

Based on a survey of 200 U.S. consumers generated from demographic-based AI respondents.Sep 15, 2026, 3:18 PMPublic research report

Target audience

US adults aged 65 and older

Age 65-Any

Sample size 200

Completed / Failed 200 / 0

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

Some college or associate degree

30.5%

n=61

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Economic necessity and stability

Personal interest and lifelong learning

Career advancement requirements

Family expectations and influence

Access to educational opportunities

High school graduate or equivalent

23.0%

n=46

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Economic necessity and stability

Personal interest and lifelong learning

Access to educational opportunities

Family expectations and influence

Career advancement requirements

Bachelor's degree

22.5%

n=45

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Personal interest and lifelong learning

Career advancement requirements

Family expectations and influence

Economic necessity and stability

Access to educational opportunities

Graduate or professional degree

16.0%

n=32

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Personal interest and lifelong learning

Career advancement requirements

Access to educational opportunities

Family expectations and influence

Economic necessity and stability

Less than high school

8.0%

n=16

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Access to educational opportunities

Economic necessity and stability

Personal interest and lifelong learning

Career advancement requirements

Family expectations and influence

Some college or associate degree audience

The majority of this segment holds some college or an associate degree.

61 / 200 respondents30.5%

87% of this group has completed some college or an associate degree.

Members are more likely to be currently employed in office and administrative support roles compared to the general population.

This segment shows a higher prevalence of divorced individuals than the baseline.

Key differences

Potential risks

What are they worried about?

Financial burden and affordability constraints

My primary concern is the high financial cost of education, which is difficult to manage given my limited discretionary income. I also worry about the increasing technological complexity required to access modern educational resources.

Lack of practical value and career alignment

My primary concern is that my degree did not provide a clear path to career stability, especially when facing the rapid technological changes in my field. I worry that the traditional skills I learned are becoming less relevant in today's market.

Difficulty balancing education with work, family, and personal life

My biggest concern was always the constant struggle to balance my coursework with the heavy demands of my family life and work responsibilities.

Technological barriers and digital accessibility challenges

I worry that modern educational platforms rely too heavily on complex digital interfaces that are difficult to navigate. It is frustrating when automated systems lack the personal support I need to balance my studies with my other responsibilities.

Limited access to relevant and high-quality programs

My biggest concern is that the limited availability of relevant programs makes it difficult to keep my skills current in such a fast-changing job market. I worry that the traditional education I received is becoming less aligned with the complex systems used in modern offices today.

Sampling data

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