The future of work in the eyes of today’s teens.
A highlight of Junior Achievement and Citizens 2023 Survey of high school students on their economic and college concerns, career aspirations, and overall financial preparedness.
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High school students today have a different perspective on their future education and the concerns that come with it.
More than three-fourths of teens agree that a two-year or technical certification is enough to get a good job
Less than half of teens agree that one must have a four-year degree to have a good job
Top concerns of attending college.
of respondents cited that the cost of post-high school education was their biggest concern (vs. 49% in 2022)
50%
36%
33%
24%
What students deem important in their career.
Work they enjoy
Work that pays well
Work that provides flexibility
Top types of careers teens are interested in.
Overall 61% of students would rather start their own business than have a traditional job
In 2023, 70% of teens (vs. 61% in 2022) have financial concerns about pursuing higher education.
47% of teens currently feel prepared to pay for college or begin a career
Top worries students see for the future.
Inflation
State of the Economy
Rising Home Prices
Greater Awareness of Mental Health Issues
Government Efforts to Address Student Loan Debt
Impacts of COVID on Their Education
Global Tensions and Conflict
Shift to Remote / Hybrid Work
The Junior Achievement Fintech Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 nationally representative US Teens ages 13-18, between March 10th and March 16th, 2023, using an email invitation and an online survey. Data was weighted to ensure a reliable and accurate representation of U.S. teens ages 13-18.
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