Today’s college graduates expect to receive a starting salary at their first job that’s nearly double the actual average entry-level salary — and these unrealistic expectations extend to everything.
A survey found that nearly half of respondents believe college isn’t worth the cost. And if given a chance for a do-over, 40% of them would make different choices .
Today’s job market is booming.
The average salary for a college graduate today is $55,260. Meanwhile, undergraduates now expect to earn $103,880 in their first job after college.
It’s probably not surprising that 44% of graduating students surveyed report their job search has been much easier than expected.
In fact, 15% of 2022 graduates have already accepted a job offer.