National Journal Next America Survey
Princeton Survey Research Associates International
Final Topline Results
10/25/13
Total / 1,272 adults age 18 and olderMargin of error: Plus or minus 3.9 percentage points
White, non-Hispanic / 603 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 5.3 percentage points
African-American, non-Hispanic / 245 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 8.8 percentage points
Hispanic / 229 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 8.8 percentage points
Asian / 107 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 14.7 percentage points
Total Parent of children UNDER 18 / 350 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 7.3 percentage points
White, non-Hispanic / 135 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 10.9 percentage points
African-American, non-Hispanic / 70 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 15.7 percentage points
Hispanic / 88 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 13.6 percentage points
Total Parent of children 18 or OLDER / 604 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 5.8 percentage points
White, non-Hispanic / 326 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 7.5 percentage points
African-American, non-Hispanic / 123 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 12.5 percentage points
Hispanic / 82 adults age 18 and older
Margin of error: Plus or minus 14.2 percentage points
Interviewing dates: October 14 – 24, 2013
English and Spanish
LANDLINE RDD INTRO:
Hello, my name is ______and I'm calling for Princeton Survey Research. We’re conducting a study about some important issues today, and would like to include your household. RANDOMIZE RESPONDENT SELECTION - DO NOT RANDOMIZE BY FORM: “May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT MALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home?” AND “May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT FEMALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home?” IF NO MALE/FEMALE ASK:May I please speak with the YOUNGEST ADULT FEMALE/MALE, age 18 or older, who is now at home?
CELL PHONE RDD INTRO:
Hello, I am ___ calling for Princeton Survey Research. We are conducting a national study of cell phone users. I know I am calling you on a cell phone. This is not a sales call. (IF R SAYS DRIVING/UNABLE TO TAKE CALL: Thank you. We will try you another time...)
CELL PHONE SCREENING INTERVIEW:
S1.Are you under 18 years old, OR are you 18 or older?
1Under 18
218 or older
9Don’t know/Refused
IF S1=2, CONTINUE WITH MAIN INTERVIEW
IF S1=1,9, THANK AND TERMINATE: This study is limited to adults age 18 and over. I won’t take any more of your time...
READ TO ALL CELL PHONE - INTRODUCTION TO MAIN INTERVIEW: We’re conducting a study about some important issues today. If you are now driving a car or doing any activity requiring your full attention, I need to call you back later. The first question is...
INTERVIEWER: If R says it is not a good time, try to arrange a time to call back.
SEX.Respondent’s sex (DO NOT READ)
1Male
2Female
Notes:
Due to rounding, percentage totals may not equal 100%
An asterisk (*) indicates values less than 0.5%
White and Black subgroups reported in this topline are non-Hispanic
Subgroups under 50 respondents not reported
Trend Information:
Sep 27 – Oct 2, 2012:National Journal Next America Survey
Total N= 1,246; White= 685; African-American= 233; Hispanic= 228
April 5-11, 2012:National Journal Minority Focus Poll
Total N= 1,308; White= 662; African-American= 273; Hispanic= 249
Q1All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in your community today?
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianSatisfied / 76 / 78 / 62 / 77 / 85
Dissatisfied / 21 / 19 / 34 / 21 / 11
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 3 / 3 / 4 / 3 / 4
Q2Next, please tell me whether you are satisfied or dissatisfied, on the whole, with the following aspects of your life. (First/Next), [READ AND RANDOMIZE] [IF NECESSARY: Are you satisfied or dissatisfied?]
Satisfied / Dissatisfied / Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)a. Your family life
Total / 91 / 7 / 2
White / 92 / 6 / 2
Black / 89 / 10 / 1
Hispanic / 92 / 6 / 1
Asian / 89 / 7 / 4
b. Your education
Total / 84 / 14 / 2
White / 88 / 11 / 1
Black / 75 / 21 / 4
Hispanic / 75 / 23 / 2
Asian / 83 / 12 / 4
READ TO ALL: Now a few questions about your background…
EDUC2. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received? [DO NOT READ] [INTERVIEWER NOTE: Enter code 3-HS grad if R completed training that did NOT count toward a degree]
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianLess than high school (Grades 1-8 or no formal schooling) / 5 / 3 / * / 19 / 7
High school incomplete (Grades 9-11 or Grade 12 with NO diploma) / 5 / 4 / 12 / 9 / 0
High school graduate (Grade 12 with diploma or GED certificate) / 32 / 31 / 37 / 35 / 23
Some college, no degree (includes some community college) / 19 / 21 / 15 / 14 / 13
Two year associate degree from a college or university / 12 / 10 / 18 / 11 / 11
Four year college or university degree/Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BS, BA, AB) / 16 / 20 / 9 / 5 / 17
Some postgraduate or professional schooling, no postgraduate degree / 2 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 1
Postgraduate or professional degree, including master’s, doctorate, medical or law degree (e.g., MA, MS, PhD, MD, JD) / 10 / 10 / 6 / 5 / 28
Don't know/Refused (VOL.) / * / * / 0 / * / 1
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / Asian
College Graduate + / 27 / 31 / 16 / 11 / 45
Some College / 31 / 31 / 34 / 25 / 24
High School Graduate / 32 / 31 / 37 / 35 / 23
Less than High School / 10 / 6 / 13 / 28 / 7
EMPLOY. Which of the following best describes your current employment status? [READ]
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianTotal Employed / 57 / 58 / 53 / 58 / 63
Employed Full Time / 41 / 42 / 35 / 37 / 51
Employed Part Time / 9 / 7 / 12 / 18 / 7
Small Business Owner
(Self-Employed) / 8 / 9 / 6 / 3 / 4
Total Not Employed / 42 / 42 / 47 / 41 / 37
Homemaker / 6 / 5 / 3 / 13 / 10
Retired / 20 / 23 / 17 / 8 / 15
Student / 4 / 2 / 7 / 6 / 5
Unemployed / 10 / 9 / 16 / 12 / 7
Disabled (VOL.) / 2 / 2 / 4 / 2 / 0
Don't know/Refused (VOL.) / * / 1 / * / 1 / 0
STUD.Are you also a full- or part-time student?
Based on those who did not identify as students in EMPLOY
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianYes, full-time / 7 / 6 / 13 / 7 / 8
Yes, part-time / 5 / 4 / 9 / 11 / 1
No / 88 / 90 / 78 / 82 / 91
Don't know/Refused (VOL.) / * / 0 / 1 / * / 0
N= / (1211) / (589) / (235) / (209) / (95)
EMPLOY/STUD: Summary table of those who identified as students in EMPLOY or STUD
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianTotal Student / 16 / 12 / 27 / 23 / 14
Total Non-Student / 84 / 88 / 73 / 77 / 86
EDInst. Are you enrolled... [READ 1-5]
Based on students[1]
Total / White / HispanicIn high school / 7 / 6 / 12
As an undergraduate at a college or university / 46 / 45 / 49
As a graduate student at a university / 16 / 22 / 4
At a community college / 20 / 16 / 25
At a technical, trade or vocational school / 5 / 6 / 8
Other (SPECIFY) (VOL.) / 1 / 2 / *
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 4 / 4 / 1
N= / (216) / (70) / (65)
ROTATE Q3 AND Q4
Q3In America today, do you think children of all racial and ethnic backgrounds have an EQUAL opportunity to succeed?
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianYes / 63 / 64 / 55 / 61 / 69
No / 35 / 33 / 45 / 39 / 29
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 2 / 2 / 1 / * / 2
ROTATE Q3 AND Q4
Q4In America today, do you think children of all racial and ethnic backgrounds have an ADEQUATE opportunity to succeed?
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianYes / 66 / 65 / 57 / 74 / 75
No / 32 / 32 / 41 / 25 / 23
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 2 / 2 / 1 / 2 / 2
Q5Growing up, did your parents encourage you to attend college or not?
Yes / No / Don’t know/Refused (VOL.)Total
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 66 / 33 / 1
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 68 / 30 / 1
White
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 62 / 37 / 1
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 66 / 33 / 1
Black
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 79 / 21 / *
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 77 / 19 / 4
Hispanic
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 63 / 35 / 2
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 67 / 32 / 2
Asian
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 80 / 20 / 0
Q6Are you the first in your family to obtain a four-year college degree?
Based on those with at least a 4 year degree
Yes / No / Don’t know/ Refused (VOL.) / NTotal
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 33 / 67 / * / (499)
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 38 / 61 / 1 / (515)
White
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 33 / 67 / 0 / (254)
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 38 / 61 / 1 / (316)
Black
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 34 / 66 / 0 / (82)
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 41 / 59 / 0 / (90)
Hispanic
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 38 / 61 / 1 / (54)
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 39 / 61 / 0 / (54)
Asian
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 26 / 74 / 0 / (73)
NO QUESTION 7
Q8Do you think young people today need a 4-year college degree in order to be successful, or not?
Yes / No / Don’t know/ Refused (VOL.)Total
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 52 / 46 / 2
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 61 / 37 / 2
White
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 47 / 51 / 3
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 57 / 41 / 2
Black
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 55 / 44 / 2
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 67 / 29 / 4
Hispanic
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 70 / 28 / 1
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 73 / 26 / 1
Asian
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 61 / 37 / 2
Q9Regardless of how much education you obtained, do you believe your schooling at the elementary, middle and high school level prepared you to do college work successfully?
Yes / No / Don’t know/ Refused (VOL.)Total
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 71 / 27 / 2
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 74 / 24 / 2
White
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 71 / 28 / 2
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 75 / 25 / 2
Black
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 74 / 24 / 3
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 70 / 28 / 2
Hispanic
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 66 / 34 / 1
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 69 / 27 / 4
Asian
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 77 / 21 / 1
Q10When you think about your own children or other children in your neighborhood today, do you believe the schooling they are receiving at the elementary, middle and high school level is preparing them to perform college work successfully?
Yes / No / Don’t know/ Refused (VOL.)Total
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 61 / 31 / 8
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 62 / 30 / 7
White
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 60 / 32 / 8
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 60 / 31 / 9
Black
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 59 / 31 / 10
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 65 / 29 / 6
Hispanic
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 62 / 29 / 9
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 72 / 26 / 1
Asian
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 58 / 30 / 12
Q11Next…the Census Bureau reports that the average income for Hispanic and African-American families is substantially less than the average income for white families. When thinking about these differences, do you consider them… [READ]
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianA major problem for the country / 41 / 36 / 61 / 45 / 39
A minor problem for the country / 34 / 37 / 26 / 25 / 40
Or not a problem at all / 21 / 22 / 10 / 26 / 18
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 4 / 4 / 3 / 4 / 3
Q12Which ONE of the following do you think would do the most to reduce the income gap between white and minority families… [READ; RANDOMIZE 1-2 TOGETHER; THEN RANDOMZE 3-4 TOGETHER]?
More personal responsibility in the minority community / Increasing the number of minority young people who graduate from college[2] / Increasing integration of housing and schools / More efforts to combat racial discrimination in the workplace / Don’t know/ Refused (VOL.)Total
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 40 / 25 / 14 / 12 / 8
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 40 / 29 / 13 / 6 / 13
Apr 5-11, 2012 / 37 / 36 / 12 / 9 / 6
White
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 44 / 25 / 13 / 9 / 9
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 40 / 33 / 10 / 3 / 14
Apr 5-11, 2012 / 38 / 42 / 8 / 7 / 5
Black
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 23 / 27 / 12 / 29 / 8
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 32 / 15 / 21 / 23 / 10
Apr 5-11, 2012 / 38 / 19 / 24 / 12 / 7
Hispanic
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 38 / 29 / 15 / 11 / 6
Sep 27-Oct 2, 2012 / 47 / 21 / 18 / 4 / 10
Apr 5-11, 2012 / 34 / 24 / 23 / 13 / 5
Asian
Oct 14-24, 2013 / 36 / 21 / 24 / 12 / 7
Q13President Obama has set a goal of increasing the share of Americans age 25 to 34who earn some kind of post-high school degree from about 40 percent today to 60 percent by 2020. If the United States met this goal, do you think… [READ AND RANDOMIZE]?
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianThe economy would improve because of the increasing number of well-trained workers / 55 / 48 / 76 / 68 / 63
The economy would NOT improve much because there will be more workers with advanced degrees than employers need / 35 / 40 / 19 / 27 / 28
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 10 / 11 / 5 / 5 / 9
Q14Which do you think would do MORE to improve the economy in your community? [READ AND RANDOMIZE]
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianSpending more money on education, including K through 12 schools and public colleges and universities / 56 / 50 / 72 / 67 / 57
Cutting taxes for individuals and businesses / 40 / 45 / 26 / 28 / 39
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 5 / 5 / 2 / 4 / 4
Q15As you may know, the cost of attending colleges and universities has more than doubled in the past 20 years. One reason is that state governments now provide a smaller share of the total budget for public universities than they once did. When thinking about this change, would you say… [READ AND RANDOMIZE]?
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianThis is UNfair because all citizens have a stake in ensuring that college remains affordable for all / 67 / 64 / 73 / 82 / 52
This is fair because parents and students, not taxpayers, should pay the larger share of the cost of college / 25 / 27 / 17 / 16 / 43
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 8 / 9 / 11 / 2 / 5
Q16Thinking about how difficult it is for a student to be admitted to the best and most exclusive colleges and universities in America, do you think… [READ IN ORDER]?
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianAll students have an equal chance to be admitted based on their academic excellence and potential / 34 / 34 / 31 / 37 / 39
Children from wealthy and influential families have a better chance of being admitted than others / 62 / 62 / 68 / 58 / 56
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 3 / 3 / * / 5 / 5
NO QUESTION 17
Q18As you may know,some state governments and colleges and universities are giving less of their financial aid to students based on economic need and giving more to students based on their academic performance, regardless of their ability to pay. Do you favor or oppose this change?
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianFavor / 59 / 59 / 64 / 54 / 61
Oppose / 33 / 32 / 33 / 39 / 31
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 7 / 8 / 3 / 7 / 8
Q19Not everyone who starts college is able to finish it. As you may know, African-American and Hispanic students are much less likely to FINISH college than white and Asian students. Tell me whether you believe each of the following is a major factor, a minor factor, or not at all a factor why African-American and Hispanic students are less likely to finish college.(First/Next), [INSERT; RANDOMIZEa AND b FIRST; THEN RANDOMZE c AND d, THEN RANDOMIZE e AND f] [READ AS NECESSARY: Is this a major factor, a minor factor, or not at all a factor why African-American and Hispanic students are less likely to FINISH college?]
Major factor / Minor factor / Not afactor
at all / Don’t know/ Refused (VOL.)
a. They don’t receive as strong an academic preparation for college
Total / 48 / 27 / 21 / 4
White / 45 / 28 / 22 / 5
Black / 62 / 22 / 15 / 1
Hispanic / 54 / 24 / 16 / 6
Asian / 47 / 34 / 18 / 1
Q19 continued on next page…
Q19 continued…
Major factor / Minor factor / Not afactor
at all / Don’t know/ Refused (VOL.)
b. They face discrimination on campus
Total / 20 / 36 / 39 / 5
White / 16 / 34 / 46 / 5
Black / 35 / 36 / 28 / 1
Hispanic / 31 / 41 / 22 / 6
Asian / 17 / 43 / 34 / 5
c. They don’t study as hard while at college
Total / 35 / 26 / 31 / 7
White / 33 / 24 / 33 / 10
Black / 39 / 32 / 27 / 2
Hispanic / 44 / 27 / 26 / 4
Asian / 37 / 37 / 23 / 2
d. They lack adults in their community who are role models who have finished college
Total / 63 / 23 / 12 / 3
White / 61 / 23 / 12 / 4
Black / 64 / 25 / 10 / 1
Hispanic / 66 / 23 / 9 / 2
Asian / 68 / 14 / 17 / 1
e. They are more likely to need to take a job to help pay for college
Total / 62 / 25 / 10 / 2
White / 58 / 27 / 13 / 2
Black / 72 / 22 / 4 / 1
Hispanic / 77 / 14 / 7 / 2
Asian / 65 / 30 / 4 / 1
f. They are more likely to drop out because they can no longer pay for school
Total / 68 / 19 / 10 / 3
White / 64 / 20 / 12 / 4
Black / 79 / 13 / 8 / *
Hispanic / 83 / 10 / 6 / 1
Asian / 69 / 26 / 3 / 2
Q20As you may know, the average student now graduates from college owing $26,000 in student loans. What do you think is the best way to reduce the level of debt among college graduates? [READ AND RANDOMIZE]
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianColleges and universities should do more to hold down costs, even if that means larger classes, less money for sports, and fewer activities for students / 56 / 62 / 42 / 42 / 53
The government should provide students more financial assistance, even if that means higher federal spending / 31 / 24 / 49 / 50 / 31
Both (VOL.) / 6 / 7 / 4 / 4 / 8
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 7 / 7 / 5 / 4 / 9
PAR.Next…are you the parent or guardian of any children UNDER 18 years of age?
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianYes / 32 / 27 / 34 / 47 / 36
No / 68 / 73 / 66 / 53 / 64
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / * / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
KidAge1How many of these children are age 5 or younger?
KidAge2How many of these children are between ages 6 and 11?
KidAge3How many of these children are between ages 12 and 17?
PAR/KIDAGE: Summary of PAR and KIDAGE1-3 based on total
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianYes, has children / 32 / 27 / 34 / 47 / 36
Between ages 0-11 / 23 / 20 / 24 / 37 / 27
Between ages 12-17 / 15 / 12 / 19 / 24 / 10
No, does not have children / 68 / 73 / 66 / 53 / 64
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / * / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
IF PAR=1 AND IF ONLY ONE CHILD UNDER AGE 18, READ: Now I have some questions about your expectations for your child UNDER AGE 18.
IF PAR=1 AND MORE THAN ONE CHILD UNDER AGE 18, READ: Now I have some questions about your expectations for your [RANDOMIZE oldest/youngest] child UNDER AGE 18.
Q21What do you expect this child to do when they complete high school? [READ AND RANDOMIZE]
Based on parents of children under 18[3]
Total / White / Black / HispanicAttend a four year college or university / 66 / 64 / 75 / 66
Attend a two year or community college / 15 / 15 / 7 / 22
Receive training for a trade / 4 / 5 / 3 / 2
Enter the military / 3 / 3 / 6 / 4
Find a job / 3 / 3 / 5 / 1
Other (SPECIFY) (VOL.) / 5 / 6 / 2 / 1
Already finished high school (VOL.) / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 4 / 3 / 3 / 5
Q22What will be the most important factor in deciding what this child will do after high school? [READ AND RANDOMIZE]
Based on parents of children under 18
Total / White / Black / HispanicWhether the child personally wants to continue their education or would rather get a job / 46 / 50 / 42 / 35
The child’s academic performance / 29 / 31 / 22 / 33
The state of the overall economy / 7 / 6 / 6 / 11
The cost of post-secondary education / 7 / 4 / 9 / 11
The need for the child to earn money / 5 / 3 / 12 / 6
Other (SPECIFY) (VOL.) / 3 / 4 / 0 / 1
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 4 / 3 / 10 / 2
Q23If your child were to decide to attend college, how would you describe your family’s ability to pay for college… [READ; REVERSE 3-1 FOR HALF SAMPLE]
Based on parents of children under 18
Total / White / Black / HispanicYour family can pay the cost of college without borrowing too much money / 20 / 28 / 17 / 11
Your family can contribute some to the cost, with loans, grants and scholarships paying most of the cost / 47 / 49 / 53 / 40
Your family can contribute little to the cost, with loans, grants and scholarships paying almost all of the cost / 29 / 19 / 31 / 48
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 3 / 4 / * / 1
Q24Which of the following is the MOST important factor in choosing a college for this child? [READ AND RANDOMIZE; ALWAYS READ 4 LAST]
Based on parents who expect children under 18 to attend college[4]
Total / White / Black / HispanicThe school’s academic reputation / 46 / 48 / 52 / 38
How much the school will cost / 19 / 14 / 22 / 28
The school’s location / 12 / 9 / 11 / 19
Or something else / 14 / 19 / 12 / 9
More than one (VOL.) / 8 / 10 / 2 / 6
None of these (VOL.) / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 1 / 1 / 1 / 0
N= / (285) / (109) / (56) / (74)
PAR2.Next…How many ADULT children age 18 or older do you have?
Total / White / Black / Hispanic / AsianNone / 50 / 47 / 56 / 60 / 55
1 / 13 / 12 / 14 / 16 / 14
2 / 15 / 18 / 7 / 8 / 13
3 or more / 19 / 20 / 23 / 15 / 16
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 2 / 2 / * / 1 / 1
IF PAR2=1 READ: Now I have some questions about the path your ADULT child has taken.
IF PAR2=2,3,4,5 READ: Now I have some questions about the path your youngest ADULT child has taken.
ADULTKID.Is this adult child a man or a woman?
Based on parents of children 18 or older[5]
Total / White / Black / HispanicMan / 55 / 52 / 60 / 62
Woman / 44 / 46 / 40 / 38
Refused (VOL.) / 2 / 2 / 0 / *
Q25What did [IF ADULTKID=1, he; IF ADULTKID=2, she; IF ADULTKID=9 OR MISSING, he or she] do after completing high school? [READ AND RANDOMIZE]
Based on parents of children 18 or older
Total / White / Black / HispanicFound a job / 31 / 30 / 33 / 37
Attended a four year college or university / 30 / 30 / 25 / 32
Attended a two year or community college / 14 / 15 / 11 / 13
Received training for a trade / 10 / 11 / 10 / 4
Entered the military / 5 / 5 / 9 / 3
Other (SPECIFY) (VOL.) / 3 / 4 / 6 / 0
Did not complete high school (VOL.) / 3 / 3 / 6 / 4
Don’t know/Refused (VOL.) / 2 / 2 / 0 / 6
Q26What was the most important factor in deciding what [IF ADULTKID=1, he; IF ADULTKID=2, she; IF ADULTKID=9 OR MISSING, he or she] did after high school? [READ AND RANDOMIZE]