2018 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 dream employers!

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This survey reflects student perspectives at the time it was published. For the most current findings on education, career goals, workplace expectations, and social priorities, explore the latest editions of the NSHSS Career Interest Survey.

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The Survey Was Conducted During the Spring of 2018 and Represents the Voices of More Than 16,000 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.

Explore Other Survey Editions

The 2018 Career Interest Survey marked an important shift in the series, becoming the first edition focused on Gen Z. Look back at earlier editions that captured Millennial perspectives.

2017 Career Interest Survey

2016 Career Interest Survey

2015 Career Interest Survey