Survey: Americans Agree Schools Should Teach Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, & Career Education in High School
Recent data indicate that nearly 70% of people across the U.S. believe that Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship & Career Education should be taught in schools. In a survey conducted between October 21st and October 26th, 2022, the National Financial Educators Council asked 4,026 people, “Do you think high school students should have access to financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career education classes?” 68.6% responded that students should take F.L.E.C. coursework.
Learn more about F.L.E.C. Subjects here.
Survey Results
4,026 Respondents Between October 21st and 26th, 2022 were asked:
How much emergency money do you have saved that you could tap into in the case of a disaster in your area?
Available Choices and Results Were:
37.0%
“Definitely Yes”
31.6%
“Yes”
16.8%
“Maybe”
7.0%
“No”
7.5%
“Definitely No”
Past Results (2021)
1,101 Respondents Between October 15th and October 30th, 2021
81.9%
“Definitely Yes” or “Yes”
8.5%
“Maybe”
9.9%
“Definitely No” or “No”
Past Results (2020)
1,100 Respondents Between October 28th and November 1st
80.2%
“Definitely Yes” or “Yes”
10.4%
“Maybe”
9.4%
“Definitely No” or “No”
What classes do you feel could have benefited you financially if offered in school? Select all that apply:
0
Financial Literacy
0
Career Education
0