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Unemployment among US college graduates hits record high, young adults face sharp job market challenges in 2025

Unprecedented stress is hitting the US labor market for college graduates, who now represent a record 25.3% of the unemployed. Recent data shows over 1.9 million degree holders are jobless, with their unemployment rate climbing to 2.8%. This surge, particularly impacting younger workers, signals a significant slowdown in white-collar hiring, potentially driven by AI and automation.