The most underemployed college degrees in the US: Here’s why graduates struggle to find relevant jobs
Recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals high underemployment rates among US college graduates, particularly in majors like Criminal Justice (67.2%), Performing Arts (62.3%), and Medical Technicians (57.9%). The report highlights that many graduates work in jobs that do not require a degree, often due to the nature of the industry or job market demand. Nursing graduates have the lowest underemployment at 9.7%, underscoring varied outcomes across different fields.
Recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals high underemployment rates among US college graduates, particularly in majors like Criminal Justice (67.2%), Performing Arts (62.3%), and Medical Technicians (57.9%). The report highlights that many graduates work in jobs that do not require a degree, often due to the nature of the industry or job market demand. Nursing graduates have the lowest underemployment at 9.7%, underscoring varied outcomes across different fields.
