Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201457%17%12%14%1%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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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults with a post-graduate degree by religious group

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

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic59%18%11%11%1%1,128
Evangelical Protestant75%13%6%4%1%959
Hindu36%13%31%16%4%104
Historically Black Protestant79%8%8%2%2%193
Jewish39%23%13%24%1%326
Mainline Protestant57%19%12%11%1%1,269
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")41%16%14%27%1%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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week7%42%31%20%3,287
Once or twice a month14%47%23%16%916
Several times a year11%50%26%14%623
Seldom/never9%44%25%22%838
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week1%13%34%37%13%1%3,287
Once or twice a month3%21%37%30%9%< 1%916
Several times a year1%20%39%31%7%1%623
Seldom/never1%15%36%33%13%1%838
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMenWomenSample size
At least once a week44%56%3,386
Once or twice a month49%51%934
Several times a year54%46%630
Seldom/never63%37%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week74%10%6%6%4%3,331
Once or twice a month80%5%9%4%2%915
Several times a year71%5%18%5%1%621
Seldom/never80%3%9%5%3%849
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Immigrant status among adults with a post-graduate degree by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week14%10%77%3,349
Once or twice a month14%11%75%931
Several times a year25%12%63%622
Seldom/never21%12%67%849
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Income distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week9%12%33%46%2,981
Once or twice a month8%11%31%50%859
Several times a year8%8%35%49%568
Seldom/never9%10%30%50%765
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week67%5%9%5%14%3,371
Once or twice a month64%6%10%3%17%933
Several times a year63%7%9%3%17%630
Seldom/never64%8%10%3%15%855
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week32%68%3,367
Once or twice a month35%65%932
Several times a year34%66%628
Seldom/never32%68%853
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults with a post-graduate degree by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieve 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
At least once a week68%17%4%1%8%2%3,386
Once or twice a month45%29%9%< 1%13%4%934
Several times a year31%36%11%< 1%19%3%630
Seldom/never18%23%15%1%37%7%858
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.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults with a post-graduate degree by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%17%10%10%1%3,386
Once or twice a month37%34%14%14%< 1%934
Several times a year21%40%20%19%< 1%630
Seldom/never13%25%27%35%1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%28%22%1%3,386
Once or twice a month30%41%28%< 1%934
Several times a year16%47%38%< 1%630
Seldom/never8%34%58%< 1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week66%13%3%16%1%3,386
Once or twice a month38%22%9%30%< 1%934
Several times a year24%21%13%42%1%630
Seldom/never13%10%8%68%1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%10%10%49%< 1%3,386
Once or twice a month11%10%12%67%< 1%934
Several times a year6%6%9%79%< 1%630
Seldom/never3%3%3%91%< 1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%8%4%29%2%3,386
Once or twice a month31%15%8%46%1%934
Several times a year18%11%11%59%1%630
Seldom/never15%7%5%74%< 1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week61%16%10%12%2%3,386
Once or twice a month39%28%22%11%< 1%934
Several times a year26%21%33%20%< 1%630
Seldom/never30%16%21%33%1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%15%33%10%4%3,386
Once or twice a month21%19%42%16%2%934
Several times a year13%20%45%20%2%630
Seldom/never6%19%48%26%1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week37%60%2%< 1%3,386
Once or twice a month29%70%1%< 1%934
Several times a year25%74%< 1%< 1%630
Seldom/never19%79%1%1%858
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults with a post-graduate degree by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%9%9%36%< 1%3,386
Once or twice a month15%15%10%59%< 1%934
Several times a year8%8%14%70%< 1%630
Seldom/never6%4%6%85%< 1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingWord 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
At least once a week21%32%3%36%8%3,386
Once or twice a month7%30%1%55%7%934
Several times a year2%27%1%63%6%630
Seldom/never2%12%1%79%6%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week65%26%9%3,386
Once or twice a month57%36%8%934
Several times a year49%44%8%630
Seldom/never33%60%7%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week48%42%10%3,386
Once or twice a month36%54%10%934
Several times a year30%62%8%630
Seldom/never20%72%8%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week38%12%50%3,386
Once or twice a month31%10%59%934
Several times a year30%8%62%630
Seldom/never28%10%63%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week32%36%29%3%3,386
Once or twice a month20%41%38%2%934
Several times a year17%39%42%2%630
Seldom/never17%33%47%4%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%38%4%3%3,386
Once or twice a month48%48%3%2%934
Several times a year50%46%2%2%630
Seldom/never48%49%2%2%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week37%56%5%1%3,386
Once or twice a month31%65%3%1%934
Several times a year37%59%3%2%630
Seldom/never32%64%3%1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%38%4%3,386
Once or twice a month74%25%1%934
Several times a year77%21%3%630
Seldom/never83%16%1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week66%26%4%3%3,386
Once or twice a month83%14%2%1%934
Several times a year82%14%3%2%630
Seldom/never86%11%2%1%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%34%6%3,386
Once or twice a month79%17%4%934
Several times a year75%20%5%630
Seldom/never82%14%4%858
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 frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingStricter 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
At least once a week28%69%2%2%3,386
Once or twice a month22%75%2%1%934
Several times a year25%70%2%3%630
Seldom/never21%76%2%1%858
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Views about human evolution among adults with a post-graduate degree by frequency of feelings of spiritual wellbeing

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

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeingEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%28%6%27%3%3,386
Once or twice a month53%27%4%14%1%934
Several times a year65%21%3%10%2%630
Seldom/never74%12%3%9%2%858
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.