Career and Education

     The majority of emerging adults now go to either a two or four year institution, and many continue on with their education even further than that to receive a masters or PhD. This trend of continuing education has become more and more common in past years, and just adds to the problem of student debt. Unlike past generations, it has become much more difficult for emerging adults in todays society to find a job, even after completing their education.

-Since we know that a four year college, away from home is not right for everyone, some people alternate between education and work, and others pursue both at the same time
-College and workplace education has been shown to rekindle intellectual curiosity, improve employment opportunities, and enhance work skills


-Research has found a relationship between the complexity of work and cognitive growth, as well as between complex work and intellectually demanding leisure activities
-Due to changes in the workplace, higher education greatly expands workplace opportunities and earnings
-This age group is more likely to be poor and less likely to have health insurance than any other age group