Unemployment Level - College Graduates - Professional Degree, 16 years and over
CGPDU16O • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
50.00
Year-over-Year Change
25.00%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks unemployment levels for college graduates with professional degrees across all ages. Offers critical insights into high-education 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
Measures unemployed individuals with professional degrees aged 16 and older. Helps analyze employment trends for highly educated professionals.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by economists and policymakers to understand advanced education's labor market impact.
Key Facts
- Reflects employment landscape for highly educated professionals
- Indicates economic value of professional degrees
- Important measure of advanced workforce participation
FAQs
Q: Do professional degrees guarantee employment?
A: Professional degrees improve employment prospects but do not guarantee jobs. Market demand and specialization matter significantly.
Q: Why track unemployment for professional degree holders?
A: Provides insights into the economic return on advanced educational investments and labor market dynamics.
Q: How often is this unemployment data updated?
A: Monthly updates provide current insights into professional labor market conditions.
Q: What impacts professional degree employment?
A: Industry trends, technological changes, and economic conditions significantly influence job opportunities.
Q: Can this data help educational and career planning?
A: Offers valuable information about employment trends for individuals considering advanced degrees.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Level - College Graduates - Professional Degree, 16 years and over (CGPDU16O), retrieved from FRED.