Is it still worth graduating?
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Graduate gloom, urban workforces and America's billionaire boom: today's charts reveal the structural shifts reshaping labour markets worldwide.
CHART 1 • Graduate unemployment spikes to four-year high
The promise of a college degree guaranteeing employment has shattered for America's class of 2025. Recent graduate unemployment hit 5.8% in March, the highest level in nearly four years and 1.5 times higher than the general workforce. Tech sector hiring freezes and AI replacing entry-level roles have created a perfect storm for new graduates.
Snap stat – Recent college graduate unemployment reached 5.8% in March, the highest since 2021.
Quick take – AI automation eliminates junior roles while experienced workers dominate hiring.
Why it matters – Traditional career ladders are collapsing as technology reshapes white-collar work.
Steal-this-caption – "College degrees no longer guarantee jobs in AI-disrupted America." #FiveChartsDaily
Source: Chartr
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