Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Master's Degree, 25 to 34 years, Men
CGMD2534M • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5.20
Year-over-Year Change
477.78%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks unemployment among men with master's degrees aged 25-34. Provides insights into high-education labor market dynamics and professional employment trends.
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
This rate measures joblessness for highly educated men with advanced graduate degrees. Indicates labor market conditions for skilled professionals.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics household surveys.
Historical Context
Critical for understanding graduate-level employment and economic mobility.
Key Facts
- Reflects high-skill labor market conditions
- Indicates return on advanced educational investment
- Sensitive to industry-specific employment trends
FAQs
Q: Why track unemployment for men with master's degrees?
A: Provides insights into high-skill labor market performance and educational investment returns.
Q: How does this unemployment rate differ from overall rates?
A: Typically lower due to advanced skills and specialized professional qualifications.
Q: What impacts this specific unemployment rate?
A: Industry demand, economic cycles, and specialized job market conditions affect employment.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through comprehensive labor market surveys.
Q: What does a changing rate indicate?
A: Reflects shifts in professional job markets and economic opportunities for highly educated men.
Related Trends
Unemployment Rate - 50-54 Yrs., Men
LNU04000188
Unemployment Rate - Less than 1 year of High School, 16 to 19 years, Women
L1HS1619W
Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Doctoral Degree, 35 to 44 years, Women
CGDD3544W
Unemployment Rate: College Graduates: Advanced Degree: Master's Degree and Higher, 16 years and over, Men
CGAD16OM
Unemployment Rate - With No Disability, 16 to 64 Years, Women
LNU04076945
Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Bachelor's Degree, 25 to 34 years, Men
CGBD2534M
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Master's Degree, 25 to 34 years, Men (CGMD2534M), retrieved from FRED.