Gen Z has become an increasingly important audience for all marketers to consider. In recent years, those working in higher education have gotten to know this student population through freshman enrollment, which has become a primary focus for graduate school programs. Our team surveyed 920 prospective graduate school students to understand better how the generations differ and what that means for schools. Consider this:
38% of Gen Z say they are more interested in pursuing grad school currently due to the pandemic.
60% of all surveyed are the first in their family to attend grad school.
47% of all surveyed will rely on some form of self-funding.
There are significant opportunities for marketing and communications leaders to better engage with Gen Z students and those across different generations. We’ve identified the most impactful strategies that apply to a variety of schools including:
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of respondents said social media makes an impact on their decision
Many schools don’t have a game plan for connecting with this younger student audience, as the grad student of today is more Millennial or Gen Z than they are Baby Boomer or Gen X. Our national survey of students across generations resulted in a report that includes: