Voters Back Federal Student Loans, But Want Parents, Schools To Focus On Degrees That Pay: I&I/TIPP Poll
A recent I&I/TIPP Poll reveals that a majority of voters support federal student loans but believe colleges should demonstrate the financial success of their graduates. Many respondents expressed concerns about the value of college degrees in relation to job opportunities and income. The poll indicates a widespread perception that higher education is failing to deliver on its promises, leading to significant student debt.
- ▪50% of respondents support federal student loans for programs with low earning potential, while 28% oppose it.
- ▪78% of voters believe it is common for graduates to earn degrees that do not lead to better job opportunities.
- ▪Voters attribute responsibility for student debt to students, colleges, the federal government, and lenders.
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A 2007 college graduation: Most are still paying off their student loans. Photo: Kit (Pittsburgh), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/). I&I / TIPP Poll Voters Back Federal Student Loans, But Want Parents, Schools To Focus On Degrees That Pay: I&I/TIPP Poll Terry JonesMay 20, 2026Add comment The cost of higher education has become a major issue for many, if not most, American parents and even grandparents. As education costs explode, so has the amount of debt students have to pay off after they graduate. This month’s I&I/TIPP Poll asks: Is it worth the cost? And what role should government play? The national online I&I/TIPP Poll, taken by 1,464 adults from April 28 to May 1 , asked voters four education-finance related questions.
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