2022 Career Interest Survey
Discover the preferences, attitudes, and goals of high-achieving high school and college-aged individuals in areas of education, employment, career planning, and social and civic dedication. Plus the top 100 universities and employers of choice!
Insights from the 2022 Career Interest Survey
The survey was conducted during the spring of 2022 and represents the voices of more than 11,000 high-achieving high school and college-aged individuals. It includes every ethnicity, spans across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.
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Why it matters
Organizations, institutions and employers have relied on this report to develop informed strategies for engaging, managing, and retaining a diverse and talented young workforce.
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Explore Previous Survey Editions
See how student priorities and career expectations have evolved over time. Browse past editions of the NSHSS Career Interest Survey to compare trends across education, work, and the future of Gen Z.