U.S. Views on Honesty, Ethical Standards in Professions
by Michael Collier on Dec 16, 2013 | Views: 236 | Score: 4
| % of Americans Saying "Very High" or "High" | |
|---|---|
| Nurses | 82 |
| Pharmacists | 70 |
| Grade School Teachers | 70 |
| Medical Doctors | 69 |
| Military Officers | 69 |
| Police Officers | 54 |
| Clergy | 47 |
| Day-Care Providers | 46 |
| Bankers | 27 |
| Lawyers | 20 |
| Car Salespeople | 9 |
| Members of Congress | 8 |
| Lobbyists | 6 |
Rating of Honesty and Ethical Standards
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Gallup has asked Americans to rate the honesty and ethical standards of members of various professions periodically since 1976, and annually since 1990. This year's poll was conducted Dec. 5-8, and finds Americans viewing nurses, pharmacists, and grade school teachers as having the highest ethical standards. Lobbyists, members of Congress, and car salespeople sit at the bottom of the list.