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Degrees No Longer 'Get‑A‑Job‑Free' Cards, Shows Survey — Gen Z Has College Regrets, Here's Why
UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – A Resume Genius survey finds 23% of Generation Z workers regret attending college as job market challenges and AI reduce the value of traditional degrees.
- According to a new ResumeGenius poll carried out this month, 23 percent of full-time Gen Z workers regret attending college, citing career dissatisfaction.
- This year, graduates face rising costs and weak job markets, with Gen Z carrying about $23,000 in loans and entering one of the weakest early-career markets this year.
- The survey found 23% of full-time Gen Z workers regret attending college, with 19% saying their degree didn’t contribute to their career, highlighting career struggles.
- In May 2025, the Resume Builder survey revealed 42% of Gen Z adults are working in or pursuing skilled trades, reflecting a shift toward alternative careers.
- Career counselors suggest weighing earnings potential, debt loads and non-degree options, while Goodman added `there's a lot more uncertainty and lack of guarantees`.
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Degrees No Longer 'Get‑A‑Job‑Free' Cards, Shows Survey — Gen Z Has College Regrets, Here's Why
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