Only 36 percent of Americans are confident about the value of a college education, with confidence declining from 57 percent in 2015. Many believe higher education in the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction.
Key Points
36 percent of adults have confidence in higher education.
Cost of college and lack of necessary skills are major concerns.
Republican respondents saw a significant decline in confidence.
Many believe colleges are too politically biased and liberal.
Pros
Some Americans still have confidence in higher education.
Survey results provide insights into reasons for declining confidence.
Cons
Significant drop in confidence levels over the years.
Concerns about political bias and indoctrination in colleges.