National Society of High School Scholars Career Interest Survey 2022

The NCHSSC surveyed 11,495 “high achieving” students born after 1997 from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. military bases overseas, and U.S. territories in February and early March. The results offer insights into Gen Z’s career choices and show that a majority of respondents are planning for future jobs in STEM fields. About 40% of the survey respondents were White, 19% Black, 17% Latino, 10% Asian American/Pacific Islander, 8% multi-racial, and 1% Native American/Alaskan Native. Read more.