According to a recent survey from ScholarshipOwl, 93% of Gen Z students say corporate benefits and perks will contribute to their future employment decisions. In fact, nearly two-thirds (61%) prefer employment with a company that provides education benefits such as tuition reimbursement or help with paying off student loans. Jobs that offer remote or hybrid work arrangements continue to be interesting to students as well, with over half (53%) focusing on opportunities that offer this type of flexibility. Â
However, 47% of respondents state that they want to work on-site full-time rather than having a remote or hybrid work environment. Â
Regarding salary expectations, responses vary depending on the students’ area of study. However, on average, respondents expect to earn $60,000 to $80,000 per year for their first full-time job after they graduate from college. Nearly one-quarter (23%) of respondents indicate they expect to earn $90,000 or more, which is significantly higher than what most employers are paying newly minted graduates, even among well-paying professions such as engineering ($75,379) or computer occupations ($74,502). Â
