Research shows that college graduates are less inclined to get married.
Changing Marriage Trends Among College Graduates College graduates are prioritizing careers over traditional milestones such as marriage. Recent research from Education Economics highlights that, particularly in their 20s and 30s, university alumni are increasingly less likely to tie the knot. Researchers at the University of Iowa looked at census data involving over 8 million Americans, […]
Work Permits for International Graduates Offer Low Pay
President Joe Biden’s immigration policy has permitted around 400,000 international students at U.S. universities to engage in white-collar work in 2024. This number represents a 45% increase compared to the 275,000 approvals under former President Donald Trump in 2020, which was a decrease from the 294,000 permits granted by President Barack Obama in 2016. Joe […]
Computer Science Graduates Face Challenges in Job Hunting Amid Tech Layoffs and AI Expansion
Despite promises from tech leaders about the lucrative prospects of coding careers, recent graduates in computer science are encountering a tough job market. The emergence of AI programming tools and widespread layoffs in the tech sector have left some working in fast food while they strategize their next steps. The allure of high-paying tech jobs […]
AI Impacts Entry-Level Job Opportunities for College Graduates, Endangering Conventional Career Routes
According to the Wall Street Journal, the landscape of entry-level jobs for recent university graduates is changing significantly due to the increasing reliance on AI to handle tasks typically assigned to newcomers. The transition from school to work has always been a challenge, but for those graduating in 2023, it’s becoming even more rapid. Traditionally, […]
These are the cities where recent college graduates are finding employment.
For the second consecutive year, Raleigh, North Carolina has been recognized as the top US city for recent college graduates. The city boasts numerous job opportunities, a relatively low cost of living, and strong employment prospects. In its analysis, ADP evaluated pay data from over 140,000 individuals aged 20-29 across more than 27,000 companies in […]
37% of Gen Z college graduates are now seeking blue-collar jobs
Recent findings indicate that Generation Z is significantly shifting from conventional university paths to trade jobs and apprenticeships. A May 2025 survey by Resume Builder, which included responses from 1,434 Gen Z individuals, explored how economic challenges, rising tuition costs, and fears about AI are influencing career choices. The results revealed that 42% of Gen […]
New graduates confronting worsened job market as unemployment hits a multi-year high
Recent college graduates are diving into the job market, but they’re hitting a major roadblock. The job landscape is actually getting tougher. Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that the labor market is “deteriorating significantly” as of early 2025, with new entrants to the workforce facing particularly harsh challenges. In a […]
International Graduates Are Outearning Native Americans, Analysis Shows
Analysis of University Graduates’ Salaries A recent study by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG) reveals that university graduates who immigrated to the US on student visas earn notably higher salaries compared to those who are born in the country. As of 2023, the median salary for US natives with university degrees sits at around $87,000. […]
We Might Benefit from Having Fewer College Graduates
Educational Trends Over a Century One hundred years ago, only around 10% of new American high school graduates went on to college. Today, that figure has soared to 61%. But is this truly a positive change? It seems unlikely, at least to some. Robert M. Hutchins wrote, “The purpose of education is wisdom.” But have […]
New graduates are more afraid of negotiating salary than ending a relationship.
Survey Highlights Graduate Anxiety Over Salary Negotiation Recent findings indicate that many new graduates experience anxiety when it comes to negotiating their salaries with employers. A survey conducted among 2,000 higher education alumni from the classes of 2024 and 2025 explored various scenarios to determine which would be more stressful. The results showed that 54% […]