More than half of college students believe the country on wrong track: Survey

The Panetta Institute has released its 2019 survey of American college students. The poll presented a striking contrast between the opinion of students on the country's economy and their views on the country's overall direction. The survey found that 64 percent of college students polled believe the U.S. is off on the wrong track. That mars an "all-time low" since the question was first asked in 2004. Even so, 59 percent said the economy is excellent or good.The survey also measures students' confidence levels in the news media, the presidency and Congress, as well as what qualities students want in their next president. The survey found 22 percent of students have high confidence in news media, a result that matches their high confidence levels in the presidency. The study was conducted from April 26 to May 2, and surveyed students enrolled at four-year colleges and universities. To view the 2019 survey of American's college students, click here.

The Panetta Institute has released its 2019 survey of American college students.

The poll presented a striking contrast between the opinion of students on the country's economy and their views on the country's overall direction.


The survey found that 64 percent of college students polled believe the U.S. is off on the wrong track. That mars an "all-time low" since the question was first asked in 2004. Even so, 59 percent said the economy is excellent or good.



The survey also measures students' confidence levels in the news media, the presidency and Congress, as well as what qualities students want in their next president.

The survey found 22 percent of students have high confidence in news media, a result that matches their high confidence levels in the presidency.

The study was conducted from April 26 to May 2, and surveyed students enrolled at four-year colleges and universities.

To view the 2019 survey of American's college students, click here.