Employers' Preference for Having a Degree, Regardless of Role Requirements
Regardless of whether or not the roles you're often hiring for require a degree, which of the following best describes your preference regarding a candidate's education background?
Stacked bar chart showing that most employers, 80%, prefer candidates who have a degree for the roles they hire for, regardless of the role's stated requirements. 21% prefer candidates who have no degree.
Lumina Foundation/Gallup, Aug. 5-18, 2026
