'Healthcare professional' has dethroned 'influencer' as the dream career for young adults

Business Insider | 11-09-2026 10:38am |

A recent survey of over 6,000 US teens and young adults aged 11 to 24 found that medical and healthcare careers are now the top choice, slightly edging out influencer and content creator roles by 0.2%. The survey, conducted by PacSun and GlobalData, asked respondents to select multiple career paths of interest. Last year, influencer was the top choice at 22.2%, but the new results indicate a shift in preferences.

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