In 2016, most Republicans said college prepares someone well for workforce % who say a four year degree prepares someone wellfor a well-payingjob degree in today 's economy
There are more modest partisan divisions on other survey questions about the impact of higher education. In a study last year of attitudes about the state of American jobs, majorities in both parties – regardless of their level of educational attainment – said a four-year degree prepares someone very or somewhat well for a well-paying job in today’s economy. However, Democrats and Democratic leaners were more likely than Republicans and Republican leaners to say this (73% vs. 62%).
In 2016, most Republicans said college  | prepares someone well for workforce  | % who say a four year degree prepares someone  | wellfor a well-payingjob degree in today 's economy  | Not at all Not too Somewhat Very  | Total  | 29  | 16 67  | Rep/Lean Rep  | 35  | 15 62  | Dem/Lean Dem  | 24  | 17 73  | Note: Don know responses notshown.  | Source Don Survey know conducted responses May notshown. 25-June 29 2016  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 