- Sentiment toward college is shifting as Gen Z questions rising tuition costs, overwhelming student debt, and an unpredictable job market. A ResumeGenius survey shows that one in four Gen Zers regret going to college or wish they had pursued more lucrative fields, with only a third content with their educational choices.
The sentiment about going to college is changing, career counseling experts say. It used to be seen as a one-way ticket to a career and eventual financial stability, but mounting student loan debt and a shaky job market have turned earning a college degree into more of a question than a given.
