Belief in God among adults with a post-graduate degree

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they…

Survey yearBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
201452%22%7%1%15%3%5,897
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Belief in God among adults with a post-graduate degree by religious group

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Catholic66%24%6%1%1%1%1,128
Evangelical Protestant90%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%959
Hindu32%45%12%1%8%3%104
Historically Black Protestant91%8%< 1%< 1%< 1%2%193
Jewish30%28%15%< 1%18%7%326
Mainline Protestant58%32%5%1%2%2%1,269
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")13%18%13%< 1%48%8%1,382
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain8%42%30%20%2,983
Believe in God; fairly certain9%44%28%18%1,264
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain9%52%25%14%407
Do not believe in God13%45%22%19%851
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%44%28%20%196
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain1%13%35%37%13%1%2,983
Believe in God; fairly certain1%17%35%35%10%1%1,264
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%18%41%30%8%< 1%407
Do not believe in God2%21%35%29%12%1%851
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%18%34%33%14%1%196
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%56%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain50%50%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain56%44%414
Do not believe in God59%41%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God51%49%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain71%12%7%7%3%3,008
Believe in God; fairly certain78%4%11%5%3%1,279
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain83%< 1%12%4%1%411
Do not believe in God81%2%10%4%2%854
Other/don't know if they believe in God80%4%8%5%4%207
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain14%9%76%3,040
Believe in God; fairly certain17%11%72%1,280
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain20%14%66%412
Do not believe in God20%11%69%856
Other/don't know if they believe in God16%13%72%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain8%12%37%43%2,705
Believe in God; fairly certain10%9%29%53%1,160
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%8%25%60%388
Do not believe in God8%11%31%50%784
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%9%18%60%169
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain68%3%9%5%14%3,056
Believe in God; fairly certain64%8%10%4%14%1,290
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain65%8%8%2%17%414
Do not believe in God61%10%9%3%18%865
Other/don't know if they believe in God65%7%8%5%16%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%65%3,048
Believe in God; fairly certain32%68%1,291
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%67%411
Do not believe in God30%70%865
Other/don't know if they believe in God21%79%207
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Importance of religion in one's life among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain75%18%4%2%1%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain23%46%22%9%1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain7%32%39%23%< 1%414
Do not believe in God3%11%21%65%< 1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God10%19%31%35%4%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain58%30%11%1%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain20%47%32%< 1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain6%44%50%< 1%414
Do not believe in God3%19%78%< 1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%29%60%2%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain77%15%3%4%1%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain30%29%13%27%1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%11%14%62%1%414
Do not believe in God3%1%2%94%< 1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God11%7%7%70%5%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain35%12%12%40%< 1%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain7%8%8%77%< 1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%4%7%87%< 1%414
Do not believe in God1%1%2%96%< 1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%3%1%89%2%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain55%8%4%32%2%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain33%12%8%47%1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%13%7%53%1%414
Do not believe in God23%10%7%59%1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%13%9%49%3%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%14%7%5%1%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain43%22%19%15%1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain33%21%17%28%1%414
Do not believe in God32%15%15%36%2%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%17%11%27%7%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%17%13%15%1%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain43%19%21%17%1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain42%25%20%14%< 1%414
Do not believe in God44%20%18%16%1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God52%16%15%15%2%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%10%30%8%3%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain9%21%52%16%2%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain3%26%46%24%1%414
Do not believe in God1%27%36%34%2%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%22%48%18%10%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%54%2%< 1%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain23%75%2%< 1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%80%1%< 1%414
Do not believe in God12%86%1%1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God17%79%3%1%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%13%10%26%1%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain10%9%12%68%< 1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%3%8%85%< 1%414
Do not believe in God1%2%5%91%< 1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%6%7%76%3%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain25%43%4%21%8%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain4%23%1%63%10%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain< 1%4%< 1%90%5%414
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%97%2%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God< 1%3%2%84%11%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain81%12%8%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain56%35%10%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%64%11%414
Do not believe in God3%95%2%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%61%32%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain62%29%10%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain28%60%12%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%84%6%414
Do not believe in God3%95%2%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God5%71%25%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain45%13%42%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain29%10%61%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%6%75%414
Do not believe in God12%9%80%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%12%65%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain39%37%21%3%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain15%45%38%2%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain8%38%53%1%414
Do not believe in God5%26%66%2%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%33%48%5%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%35%3%3%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain51%44%3%2%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain44%51%1%3%414
Do not believe in God30%64%3%3%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God37%48%9%6%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say government aid to the poor…

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain44%50%4%1%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain32%63%4%1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%72%3%1%414
Do not believe in God18%77%3%2%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God25%68%5%2%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%46%3%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain76%21%3%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain89%9%1%414
Do not believe in God92%6%2%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God91%7%3%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain59%33%5%3%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain87%9%3%2%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain92%7%1%< 1%414
Do not believe in God95%3%1%< 1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God87%9%2%2%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain51%42%7%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain81%14%6%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain89%10%1%414
Do not believe in God94%5%1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God87%9%4%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say…

Belief in GodStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain34%62%2%2%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain22%75%2%1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%81%2%1%414
Do not believe in God9%88%2%1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God12%84%2%2%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults with a post-graduate degree by belief in God

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain22%36%5%34%3%3,068
Believe in God; fairly certain62%23%8%6%1%1,293
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain85%6%3%5%1%414
Do not believe in God93%2%< 1%3%1%867
Other/don't know if they believe in God83%< 1%12%4%1%209
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.