We have far more college graduates today as percentage of the population, than we did in the past. And yet, the unemployment rate for recent college grads remains remarkably constant and low over decades, around 5 + or – percent. You might not know that due to media doomerism: Study finds most US low-skill jobs filled by overeducated workers
The Labor Market for Recent College Graduates – FEDERAL RESERVE BANK of NEW YORK
Percent Adults Holding a College Degree
About 43% of those under age 35 now hold a 4 year college degree. The % increases to over 50% when including those earning AA or AS degrees.
