Editor’s note: A version of this post originally appeared on Admitted in January 2016. It’s being republished as part of NACAC’s Best of the Blog series.
The next crop of college students is more likely than past generations to seek careers in the tech field, according to a report by Barnes & Noble College.
The finding is illuminating, particularly when paired with supporting national survey data that suggests today’s middle and high school students view college — and careers — in a markedly different manner than millennials.
“More than 40 percent of Gen Z respondents seek careers that suit their specific interests, and tend to envision careers in technology, such as computer science and video game development,” according to report.
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The first wave of Generation Z students had just entered kindergarten on 9/11.
How will the next generation of students approach the college search and selection process?