New study finds college graduates are less likely to marry

College grads are trading chapel bells for career goals.

A new study published by Education Economics finds that college graduates are significantly less likely to get married, especially in their 20s and 30s.

Researchers from Iowa University analyzed US Census data from over 8 million Americans to determine how much higher education is shaking up the dating and marriage game.

A new study has found that college graduates are less likely to marry. Pixel-Shot – stock.adobe.com

“We found that education changes more than just a person’s resume – it also shifts their opportunities, timelines and expectations,” John V. Winters, professor of economics at Iowa State and co-author of the new study, said in a statement .

“From expanding career opportunities to increasing independence, educa