Higher ed's relationship with marriage? It's complicated, and depends on age
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 11:45
in Psychology & Sociology
The longer someone stays in school, the more likely they are to delay getting married—but education does not reduce the overall likelihood of being married later in life, according to our research recently published in Education Economics. Education also influences who Americans marry: Obtaining a four-year degree vs. just a high school diploma more than doubles someone's likelihood of marrying a fellow college graduate.