Kids of divorce less likely to earn college degrees

The study is one of the first to look specifically at divorce and graduate education. Susan Stewart, professor of sociology at Iowa State University, says it is important to understand this relationship as more jobs require a graduate or professional degree.

Twenty-seven percent of children with divorced parents had a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 50 percent of those with married parents, according to the research. The split was 12 percent versus 20 percent for those who had or were working toward a graduate or professional degree.

"In most divorce proceedings, child support cuts off at 18. Just because a child turns 18, that does not mean they still do not need help financially from their family."

by Angie Hunt-Iowa State

Kids of divorce less likely to earn college degrees