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Gallup Survey Shows Record Low Importance Placed on College by Americans

Gallup Survey Shows Record Low Importance Placed on College by Americans

Gallup reports a historic decline in the percentage of Americans who view college education as "very important."

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The statement is directly and explicitly confirmed by a provided Gallup source (Evidence 9), which has the headline: 'Perceived Importance of College Hits New Low.' This is corroborated by other Gallup evidence (Evidence 1 and 4) documenting a steady decline over several years in the percentage of Americans who consider a college education 'very important,' falling from 70% in 2013 to below 50% more recently.
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  • Gallup Survey: A public opinion poll conducted by Gallup, often used to measure social, political, and economic trends.
  • Higher Education: Education beyond high school, typically at colleges or universities, leading to degrees or professional qualifications.