Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Professional Degree, 16 years and over, Women

CGPD16OW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1.60

Year-over-Year Change

6.67%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Measures unemployment rates for women with professional degrees aged 16 and over. Provides critical insights into gender-specific professional labor market dynamics.

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 metric tracks joblessness among highly educated professional women. It reflects advanced degree holders' employment challenges.

Methodology

Data gathered through comprehensive Bureau of Labor Statistics employment surveys.

Historical Context

Used by researchers and policymakers to analyze gender workforce participation at advanced education levels.

Key Facts

  • Tracks unemployment for women with professional degrees
  • Indicates advanced education labor market trends
  • Reveals gender-specific professional employment challenges

FAQs

Q: What does the CGPD16OW series represent?

A: Measures unemployment rates for women 16+ with professional degrees. Provides insights into female professional workforce dynamics.

Q: Why track this specific unemployment rate?

A: Helps understand employment challenges for highly educated women across different professional sectors.

Q: How reliable is this data?

A: Collected through rigorous Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly employment surveys.

Q: What can this data tell us about the job market?

A: Reveals trends in professional women's employment and potential gender-based workforce disparities.

Q: How frequently is the data updated?

A: Monthly updates provide current snapshot of professional women's employment landscape.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Professional Degree, 16 years and over, Women (CGPD16OW), retrieved from FRED.