1、Gen Z Attitudes Toward Higher Education:Community colleges versus four-year degreesSURVEY CONDUCTED JULY 2023Key insights from the July 2023 Gen Z higher ed survey The majority of students surveyed see a four-year degree as having a higher ROI compared with a community college degree,regardless of t

2、he degree program they are currently enrolled in.The majority of community college students surveyed report being likely or extremely likely to transfer,even though only 30%of community college students actually do.Though both first-generation college and continuing-generation students were more lik

3、ely to consider a bachelors degree program than an associates program,first-generation college students were enrolled in associates programs at much higher rates.When weighing the advantages of attending community colleges versus four-year institutions,both first-generation college and continuing-ge

4、neration students share similar viewpoints with subtle differences:First-generation college students view the supportive learning environment as the advantageous benefit.Continuing-generation students view career training as more beneficial.Students cited various reasons behind their hesitation to a

5、ttend a four-year program;the majority of responses focused on the cost and flexibility of the respective degree programs.When making decisions on educational institutes to attend,Gen Z students ranked college career centers as their preferred choice of guidance:First-generation college students sho

6、wed a higher preference for external organizations and family and friends in contrast to their continuing-generation peers.Low-income students favored self-search compared with the students from other income groups.Gen Z Students value four-year degrees more than available alternativesSource:2023 BC