Gen Z Workers Without Degrees Lead Side Hustle Trend

Resume Genius research indicates that Gen Z workers without college degrees are the most likely members of their generation to maintain side hustles. Approximately 70% of Gen Z workers with some college experience—indicating they dropped out—are running side businesses, compared to 55% of those with bachelor's or master's degrees.

Overall, 58% of Gen Z workers engage in side hustles, with young men being 8% more likely to do so than their female counterparts. This trend aligns with data from LinkedIn showing that founder is the second-fastest-growing job title among Gen Z.

Many of these individuals cite the desire to be their own boss as a primary motivation. This behavior reflects a broader shift away from traditional corporate career paths in favor of entrepreneurial independence.