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If You’re Struggling to Find a Job After College, You’re Not Alone

If You’re Struggling to Find a Job After College, You’re Not Alone

Thursday, July 17, 2025
The job market for recent college graduates is the worst it’s been in decades—outside of the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic. According to new data from the Federal Reserve, the unemployment rate for college graduates ages 22 to 27 hit 5.8% in early 2025, compared to 4.2% for the general population. A separate analysis…