Student subject preferences are shifting — Education Marketer

by | Jan 20, 2023 | International Education News

Student Subject Preferences FAQs

Q: What percentage of Gen Z desire to study Medicine?
A: 9%.

Q: What percentage of Gen Alpha desire to study Medicine?
A: 18%.

Q: What percentage of children ages 5-8 want to be doctors?
A: 26%.

Q: Why is interest in Business Management falling among Generation Alpha?
A: Generation Alpha are more open to apprenticeships and alternative routes of study than their predecessors, and are more likely to be entrepreneurial, ambitious, and confident.

Q: What percentage of Generation Alpha would consider an apprenticeship?
A: 36%.

Q: What are Generation Alpha Student Subject Preferences?
A: Generation Alpha students show a preference for technology-related fields such as computer science and engineering, along with creative disciplines like art and design. Additionally, subjects related to sustainability and environmental studies are gaining traction among this generation.

Summary from www.educationmarketer.co.uk