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Underemployment rate of recent college graduates in the United States in 2024, by major

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Release date

February 2026

Region

United States

Survey time period

2024

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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York defines underemployment as "working in a job that typically does not require a bachelor’s degree". Recent college graduates are those aged 22 to 27 with a bachelor's degree or higher

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Underemplyment rate of recent college graduates in the U.S. 2024, by major

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Jun 2, 2026

In 2024, a high underemployment rate of **** percent was recorded for recent college graduates who majored in criminal justice in the United States. It was followed by performing arts graduates, with an early career underemployment of **** percent. This means these graduates have taken positions that do not typically require a university education.

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