Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Doctoral Degree, 25 to 34 years
CGDD2534 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4.20
Year-over-Year Change
4100.00%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks unemployment among highly educated young professionals with doctoral degrees. Provides critical insight into labor market dynamics for top-tier academic and research talent.
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 jobless rates for doctorate holders aged 25-34. Reflects advanced education's impact on employment opportunities and workforce integration.
Methodology
Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys collect employment status data through monthly household interviews.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess higher education's economic value and workforce preparedness.
Key Facts
- Indicates labor market absorption of advanced degree holders
- Reflects economic demand for specialized research skills
- Helps predict workforce knowledge economy trends
FAQs
Q: What does the CGDD2534 series measure?
A: It tracks unemployment rates for doctorate holders between 25-34 years old. Provides insights into job market for highly educated professionals.
Q: Why are doctoral unemployment rates important?
A: They indicate economic demand for advanced research skills and potential misalignments in higher education and job markets.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly data collection provides current snapshot of doctoral employment trends.
Q: Do doctoral unemployment rates vary by field?
A: Different academic disciplines experience varying job market conditions and employment opportunities.
Q: How reliable is this unemployment data?
A: Based on rigorous Bureau of Labor Statistics methodology with representative sampling techniques.
Related Trends
Unemployment Rate - 25 Yrs. & over
LNU04000048
Unemployment Rate - High School Graduates, No College, 20 to 24 years, Men
HSGS2024M
Unemployment Rate - Less than 1 year of High School, 45 to 54 years, Women
L1HS4554W
Unemployment Rate - Associate Degree - Occupational Program, 25 to 34 years, Men
ADOP2534M
Unemployment Rate - Less than a High School Diploma, 16 years and over, Men
LHSD16OM
Unemployment Rate - Associate Degree, 25 to 34 years
ADEG2534
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Doctoral Degree (CGDD2534), retrieved from FRED.