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It doesn't matter who you ask -- the U.S. population, college freshmen, or parents of fifth- through 12th-graders -- they all say the same thing: the purpose of going to college is to get a good job. Getting a college degree is no longer enough.

73% of Americans say artificial intelligence will eliminate more jobs than it creates.

Ninety-six percent of Americans say it is "somewhat" or "very" important for adults in the country to have a degree or certificate beyond high school.

In this week's episode, Brandon Busteed, Gallup's Executive Director of Education and Workforce Development, offers insights for universities as many colleges struggle to remain viable.

A sharp rise over the past decade in young women who describe their political views as liberal, particularly relative to young men, is reflected most prominently in their attitudes on the environment and abortion.

Americans believe in the importance of postsecondary education but say higher-education institutions must evolve to better serve students' needs. Seven in 10 say having a postsecondary certificate or degree is very important.

New Gallup data add evidence for the long-established connection between individual religiosity and wellbeing in the U.S.

The 2015 Gallup Student Poll suggests that real-world experience is lacking for many students, but it is more important than ever for a student's long-term success in post-high school work and life.

More than one-third of business leaders are not confident that U.S. college students are graduating with the skills and competencies that their businesses need.

Is a college degree worth it? The good news is that for most college graduates the answer is: "yes." But only if they made the most of it.