Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Doctoral Degree, 16 years and over, Women
CGDD16OW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.90
Year-over-Year Change
190.00%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks unemployment for women with doctoral degrees, offering insights into high-education labor market dynamics. Provides critical data on advanced degree holders' employment opportunities.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Measures unemployment rate for women with doctoral degrees aged 16 and over. Reflects advanced education's impact on employment prospects.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by educational institutions and policymakers to assess higher education workforce outcomes.
Key Facts
- Represents highly educated women's employment
- Indicates advanced degree market value
- Reflects specialized workforce trends
FAQs
Q: What does this unemployment rate represent?
A: Percentage of unemployed women with doctoral degrees actively seeking work in their field.
Q: Why track doctoral degree unemployment?
A: Provides insights into advanced education's economic value and workforce integration.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through the Current Population Survey.
Q: What impacts this unemployment rate?
A: Research funding, academic job markets, industry demand for specialized skills.
Q: How reliable is this unemployment metric?
A: Statistically robust, based on comprehensive national labor force survey methodology.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Doctoral Degree, 16 years and over, Women (CGDD16OW), retrieved from FRED.