People see that education beyond high school is crucial for enabling people to succeed today.
Access to higher education has become equivalent to access to the American dream. According to the report, only 1 in 10 Californians believe that students from middle-class families have less opportunity than others to get a college education. Changes in Attitudes over Time Like Americans generally, Californians view the benefits of a college education as more than a degree. This belief has shifted significantly since 1993, when Californians were much more likely to emphasize a college degree as a piece of paper rather than as a symbol of real learning. Compared to the Nation as a Whole Although in large part California's attitudes about higher education are very similar to the views nationwide, there are several areas where Californians stand apart, according to the report.