U.S. Views on Honesty, Ethical Standards in Professions
by Michael Collier on Dec 16, 2013 | Views: 208 | Score: 4
% of Americans Saying "Very High" or "High" | |
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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
Sources:
gallup.com
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.