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University Career Center Warns of Tough Job Market

3/25/2026

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Story summary
  • A University of Delaware career center administrator raised concerns about declining employer fair registrations, signaling anxiety among students and graduates.
  • Educators described a challenging hiring environment.
  • The unemployment rate for college graduates aged 22 to 27 was 5.6% at the end of last year, above the 4.2% overall rate.
  • Over 40% of employed graduates held jobs not requiring degrees, the highest since 2020, underscoring difficulties for young degree holders.