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Unemployment is rising for recent college graduates. Data shows what majors ranked the highest

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported the unemployment rate for recent college graduates reached 5.6% at the end of 2025, reflecting ongoing labor market challenges for young workers.
Economic uncertainty has made companies hesitant to hire inexperienced entry-level workers, while Georgetown University research suggests older workers are staying in their jobs longer.
At the end of last year, about 43% of recent college graduates reported working in roles that typically do not require a degree, indicating significant underemployment challenges.
Salaries vary significantly by major; computer engineering graduates earn a median early-career salary of $90,000, while pharmacy majors face the lowest at $40,000.
Among 73 majors analyzed by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Census Bureau, education majors experienced some of the lowest unemployment rates in 2024, showing significant variation across fields.

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