Bloomberg
Parents Spend $95K on Gap Years to Give Their Kids an Edge
Friday, August 21, 2026
Parents in the United States are spending an average of $95,000 on gap year programs for their children, according to Bloomberg. Gap year programs, which can cost more than a year of college tuition, have grown in popularity as families evaluate post-secondary education options. The programs typically include travel, internships, or volunteer work during a year off before college enrollment.
