Ideas and ideals about higher education have changed drastically over the years. It used to be understood that the best pathway to a great paying job after high school was four-year college.
That’s no longer the case! According to a new poll from HR Dive, a remarkable percentage of US Adults believe trade school is now the ideal pathway to a great paying job.[1]
Stats by Pathway
33% – The percentage of adults who believe that trade/vocational school is the way to go.
28% – The percentage of adults who believe college/university is the way to go.
13% – The percentage of adults who believe heading into the workforce directly after high school is the way to go.
11% – The percentage of adults who believe a post-high school apprenticeship is the way to go.
Stats By Generation
41% – The percentage of baby boomers who highly support the trade and vocational school track.
37% – The percentage of Gen X who highly support the trade and vocational school track.
31% – The percentage of Millennials who highly support the trade and vocational school track.
22% – The percentage of Gen Z who highly support the trade and vocational school track.
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[1] 1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates | HR Dive