Lumina-Gallup Student Study, conducted Sept. 22-Oct. 5, 2020, with 3,941 students pursuing a bachelor's and 2,064 students pursuing an associate degree.
Surveys were conducted using an opt-in panel, and the sample was weighted to represent the national population of currently enrolled college students.Black and Hispanic students pursuing their bachelor's or associate degree are more likely than their peers to believe COVID-19 is likely or very likely to adversely affect their ability to complete their degree/credential.
Among those pursuing a bachelor's degree, 44% of currently enrolled White students versus 56% of both Black and Hispanic students expect COVID-19 to negatively affect their ability to finish their degree.