Research brief

What is the highest level of education completed by the respondent, categorized by the following levels: 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 100 U.S. consumers generated from demographic-based AI respondents.Sep 15, 2026, 2:58 PMPublic research report

Target audience

US adults aged 25 and older

Age 25-Any

Sample size 100

Completed / Failed 100 / 0

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

Bachelor's degree

31.0%

n=31

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Career advancement requirements

Economic necessity or opportunity

Personal intellectual development

Family or social expectations

Academic interest and passion

Some college or associate degree

28.0%

n=28

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Economic necessity or opportunity

Career advancement requirements

Personal intellectual development

Family or social expectations

Academic interest and passion

High school graduate or equivalent

25.0%

n=25

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Economic necessity or opportunity

Career advancement requirements

Personal intellectual development

Family or social expectations

Academic interest and passion

Graduate or professional degree

12.0%

n=12

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Personal intellectual development

Academic interest and passion

Career advancement requirements

Family or social expectations

Less than high school

4.0%

n=4

Respondents for this option · Drivers

Family or social expectations

Academic interest and passion

Economic necessity or opportunity

Career advancement requirements

Bachelor's degree audience

The Bachelor's degree segment is primarily composed of highly educated individuals living in the South.

31 / 100 respondents31%

90% of this segment holds a bachelor's degree, significantly higher than the 3% baseline.

Members of this group are more likely to reside in the South compared to the general population.

Nearly 30% of this segment reports an annual income between $100,000 and $149,000.

Key differences

Potential risks

What are they worried about?

Financial burden and uncertain return on investment

The high cost of further education is my primary concern because it creates an inefficient financial burden that outweighs the potential professional gains.

Limited career advancement and professional stagnation

My biggest concern is that my high school education limits my career growth and keeps me stuck in low-wage work without a safety net.

Difficulty balancing work commitments and time constraints

My biggest concern is the difficulty of balancing my full-time work schedule with the demands of further education. It is hard to find the time and energy to study effectively when I am already committed to my job.

Lack of practical application of acquired skills

My biggest concern is that the skills I gained during my master's degree might not be fully utilized or applied effectively in my current professional role.

Sampling data

Review the respondent-level sample records