Most Americans want high schools to offer financial education, poll says

A new consumer poll by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) found that 83% of poll participants support requiring a personal finance course for high school graduation.

The survey says that respondents from households earning $100K or more per year are the most likely to have taken a personal finance education course when offered (33%). In comparison, only 15% of those with household incomes under $30K have done so. Participation rates among those earning $30K–$60K and $60K–$100K are 27% and 21%, respectively. The top three topics considered most important to be taught in schools are a personal finance course, including spending and budgeting, how to save, and earning income.

Check out more of the survey results here.