Global Graduate Outlook Survey 2023

This survey represents a comprehensive global study conducted by CFA Institute, involving over 9,000 current and recent university graduates across 13 significant global markets.

Its primary objective is to gain insights into the evolving trends in the finance and related fields as career choices. Moreover, the survey aims to capture the participants' perspectives on career prospects amidst economic volatility and their perception of the social impact of the financial industry. As it turns out, finance has replaced healthcare and medicine as the top-ranked profession in terms of career prospects.

The 2023 study benchmarked questions from the 2021 Graduate Outlook Survey related to COVID-19 pandemic effects on career trajectories.