Young US college graduates are facing the highest unemployment rate in over a decade, with 5.8% of degree holders aged 22–27 out of work—exceeding the national average. Economic uncertainty, AI-driven workforce reductions, and degree saturation are key contributors, as reported by the Associated Press. Entry-level roles in traditionally high-demand fields like IT and finance are declining, leaving many graduates struggling to find jobs despite strong academic backgrounds and multiple internships.
