Gen Z Has College Regrets, Here's Why

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A new ResumeGenius poll finds that only 32% of Gen Z workers are satisfied with their college decisions, while 23% regret attending college altogether. Another 22% say they would have chosen higher-paying fields, such as technology or finance. Career coaches say college degrees no longer guarantee jobs, unlike in the past, when graduates could reliably secure employment after earning a diploma. Rising tuition costs and a tight job market are fueling second thoughts, especially as AI disrupts entry-level roles. Career experts say that degrees no longer guarantee employment, prompting more teens and parents to consider alternatives, such as trade school. STEM and healthcare majors report the highest satisfaction, while arts and humanities grads express the most regret.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02A new resumed genius poll finds that only 32% of Gen Z workers are satisfied with their college decisions,

00:08while 22% regret attending college altogether.

00:11Other 22% say they would have chosen higher-paying fields like tech or finance.

00:16Career coaches say college degrees no longer guarantee jobs, unlike in the past.

00:20Graduates can reliably secure employment after earning a diploma.

00:23Rising tuition costs and a tight job market are fueling second thoughts,

00:27especially as AI disrupts entry-level roles.

00:29Career experts say degrees no longer guarantee employment,

00:32pushing more teens and parents to consider alternatives, like trade school.

00:36STEM and healthcare majors report the highest satisfaction,

00:38while Arts and Humanities grads express the most regret.

00:41For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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