Forbes: Troubling Back-To-School Job News For College-Goers
September 9, 2025
Troubling back-to-school job news for the ~19.6 million college students returning to campuses—many will graduate into a weakened labor market where entry-level opportunities are scarce, competition is fierce, and a degree no longer ensures a solid start to a career. Findings from the Burning Glass Institute show that a large share of graduates are underemployed and struggle to find jobs that use their education, underscoring how structural shifts in hiring are squeezing new entrants to the workforce.