Jobs News Why Can’t College Grads Find Jobs Here Are Some Theories — And Fixes

Cleveland Fed say college grads no longer able to find jobs faster than high school grads

College graduates have historically found jobs more quickly than people with only a high school degree, but that advantage is becoming a thing of the past, according to new research from the Federal ... Read More

Recent college graduates face a world with fewer jobs — and loan payments are due soon

As job creation slowed through most of 2025, Midwestern college graduates — and those approaching graduation — describe a competitive, unusual job market that makes them question their self-worth. Read More

Why Recent College Graduates Can’t Find Jobs

In August 2013, Harris Interactive conducted an online survey of 1,000 hiring managers and 2,000 college students aimed at answering the question: Why do recent college graduates have difficulty ... Read More

Recent college grads face a challenging job market

It’s supposed to be easier to get a job if you have a college degree rather than just a high school diploma, but new research out this week from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland found that recent ... Read More

For some KU graduates, a bachelor’s degree isn’t enough in a weak job market

One semester after graduating from KU, Allison Bell is working and postponing graduate school as she navigates an uncertain labor market. Read More

'It's just been puzzling': College grads grapple with mental health after striking out in current job market

DETROIT (WXYZ) — It's a growing concern across the country and right here in metro Detroit: recent college grads are struggling to find jobs in their field despite ... Read More

Recent college grads are losing their edge in the job market, study shows

College graduates may be losing their edge in the labor market, as the unemployment gap between them and workers with only high school degrees has narrowed and reached its lowest level in decades, ... Read More

58% of College Grads Are Still Job Hunting — Here’s How to Attract & Retain Young Job Seekers

Gen Z values flexibility, purpose and genuine workplace connection. Outdated hierarchies push young workers away faster than pay gaps. The US job market has reached a new level in 2025. According to ... Read More

Tech Layoffs Are Reshaping The Job Market For College Grads

・The scale of tech layoffs (hundreds of thousands of jobs) is contributing to fewer jobs, slower hiring and a reshape of early-career hiring patterns. ・For college grads and soon-to-be graduates, this ... Read More

OPINION: Too many college graduates are stranded before their careers can even begin. We can’t let that happen

Many entry-level job postings that previously provided initial working experience for college graduates now require two to three years of prior experience. Credit: H. Armstrong ... Read More