Sample size 1,000
Completed / Failed 1000 / 0
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?
Some college or associate degree
28.1%
n=281
Respondents for this option · Drivers
Economic necessity or financial stability
Career advancement requirements
Personal intellectual development
Influence of family or social environment
Availability of educational opportunities
High school graduate or equivalent
25.2%
n=252
Respondents for this option · Drivers
Economic necessity or financial stability
Influence of family or social environment
Personal intellectual development
Career advancement requirements
Availability of educational opportunities
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
n=251
Respondents for this option · Drivers
Career advancement requirements
Economic necessity or financial stability
Personal intellectual development
Availability of educational opportunities
Influence of family or social environment
Graduate or professional degree
18.7%
n=187
Respondents for this option · Drivers
Career advancement requirements
Personal intellectual development
Economic necessity or financial stability
Availability of educational opportunities
Influence of family or social environment
Less than high school
2.9%
n=29
Respondents for this option · Drivers
Economic necessity or financial stability
Personal intellectual development
Career advancement requirements
Availability of educational opportunities
Influence of family or social environment
Some college or associate degree audience
The Some college or associate degree segment is characterized by lower income levels and a higher prevalence of never-married individuals.
281 / 1,000 respondents28.1%
Nearly 60% of this segment earns less than $50,000 annually.
Individuals in this group are more likely to have never been married compared to the general population.
Key differences
Potential risks
What are they worried about?
Financial burden and uncertain return on investment
The high cost of pursuing additional education is my primary concern because it threatens the financial stability I have worked hard to maintain in my sales career.
Skills obsolescence and misalignment with job market demands
My biggest concern is that the highly specialized skills from my doctorate might become misaligned with the rapidly evolving demands of the job market, potentially rendering my specific expertise less relevant.
Lack of access to mentorship, guidance, and specialized training
I am concerned that my current lack of access to specialized training will eventually stall my career progression in this administrative field.
Difficulty balancing education with professional and personal responsibilities
My biggest concern is the constant struggle to balance demanding professional responsibilities in healthcare with the time required for ongoing advanced education.
Combined barriers of time, cost, and access
My biggest concern is that my limited income and unpredictable work hours make it nearly impossible to afford or find the time for the specialized training I need to advance.
Sampling data
