After experiencing an unprecedented year marked by a global pandemic, racial unrest, and a turbulent U.S. presidential election, today’s teens have shifted their thinking when it comes to their educational path after high school, according to new survey data.
Their likelihood of pursuing a four-year degree has diminished substantially over the past eight months, with only slightly more than half of Gen Z teens now considering it. In addition, 52 percent believe they can achieve professional success with education attained in three years or less, and just one-fourth believe a four-year college degree is the only route to a good job.
