“…Some of the crucial variables that affect vocational choice include sex, interests, preferences, vocational security, school of origin, socioeconomic status, and social recognition ( Álvarez et al, 2014;Carrasco et al, 2014;Cepero, 2009;Espíndola, 2015;Estrada, 2011;Hernández, 2001;Herrera & Burgoa, 2012;Sevilla et al, 2010). Other factors that affect the vocational choice are the lack of vocational guidance, little dissemination of and social resistance towards non-traditional careers, and admission tests (Barrera, 2016;Carrasco et al, 2014;Restrepo, Carvajal & Roldán 2016). In addition, incongruities have been found between the chosen major and interests of the students (Vargas & Huamán, 2019).…”