Unemployment among 25-34-year-olds with degrees nearly doubles in 4 months—unprecedented surge.

“The group with the fastest spike in unemployment appears to be 25 to 34-year-olds with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Their unemployment rate has nearly doubled in the last 4 months, from 2.1% to 4.0%. This is the biggest non-Covid surge since tabulations began in 2000.”

The group with the fastest spike in unemployment appears to be 25 to 34-year-olds with a bachelor's degree or higher. Their unemployment rate has nearly doubled in the last 4 months, from 2.1% to 4.0%. This is the biggest non-Covid surge since tabulations began in 2000. pic.twitter.com/x7Vrxb0mgs

— Jeff Weniger (@JeffWeniger) October 4, 2024