Odebode, Aminat AdeolaAdebayo, David ObafemiJekayinfa, Oyeyemi JumokeAburime, Aminat Ozohu2026-04-082026-04-082016-12APA2449-0679https://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1410This study investigated the influence of environmental factors on career choice of secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara state. The study also examined whether moderating variables such as class level, class type and gender would affect the respondents’ views. The population consisted of 800 secondary school students that were randomly selected from Ilorin Metropolis. The researchers employed descriptive survey method for the study. The instrument used was a self-designed questionnaire titled “Career choice Questionnaire (CCQ).The t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 alpha level were used to test the hypotheses. The result revealed that environmental factors have a positive influence on career choice of secondary school students in Ilorin Metropolis. Also, there was no significant difference on the influence of environmental factors on career choice of secondary school students in Ilorin Metropolis on the bases of class level, gender and class type. Secondary school Counsellors should provide career guidance to learners on a continual basis during their secondary school education, so as to make adequate career choices and to enhance their emotional well-being, was recommended. Key Words: Environmental factors, Career Choice, Secondary School Students, Emotional Well-beingenThis study investigated the influence of environmental factors on career choice of secondary school students in Ilorin metropolisKwara state. The study also examined whether moderating variables such as class levelclass type and gender would affect the respondents’ views. The population consisted of 800 secondary school students that were randomly selected from Ilorin Metropolis. The researchers employed descriptive survey method for the study. The instrument used was a self-designed questionnaire titled “Career choice Questionnaire (CCQ).The t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at 0.05 alpha level were used to test the hypotheses. The result revealed that environmental factors have a positive influence on career choice 108 of secondary school students in Ilorin Metropolis. Alsothere was no significant difference on the influence of environmental factors on career choice of secondary school students in Ilorin Metropolis on the bases of class levelgender and class type. Secondary school Counsellors should provide career guidance to learners on a continual basis during their secondary school educationso as to make adequate career choices and to enhance their emotional well-beingwas recommended. Key Words: Environmental factorsCareer ChoiceSecondary School StudentsEmotional Well-beingArticle