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U.S. College Grads Face Rising Unemployment Amid Job Cuts

4/6/2026

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Recent U.S. college graduates face a tighter job market, with unemployment for workers aged 20–24 at 6.4% as of March 2026.
Graduate Muneeb Iqbal has trouble securing internships or jobs despite submitting numerous applications.
Internship postings have fallen while attracting an average of 109 applications per posting.
The Federal Reserve reported that unemployment for recent graduates rose to 5.7% in late 2025, signaling potential long-term impacts on career trajectories.

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Recent U.S. college graduates face a tighter job market, with unemployment for workers aged 20–24 at 6.4% as of March 2026.
Graduate Muneeb Iqbal has trouble securing internships or jobs despite submitting numerous applications.
Internship postings have fallen while attracting an average of 109 applications per posting.
The Federal Reserve reported that unemployment for recent graduates rose to 5.7% in late 2025, signaling potential long-term impacts on career trajectories.