Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Bachelor's Degree and Higher, 45 to 54 years
CGRA4554 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.40
Year-over-Year Change
14.29%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Measures unemployment rates for bachelor's degree and higher holders aged 45-54. Provides comprehensive view of educational attainment's impact on employment.
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 indicator tracks joblessness among college-educated professionals in mid-career stage. Reflects broader higher education labor market trends.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by researchers and policymakers to analyze workforce education and employment patterns.
Key Facts
- Comprehensive higher education employment metric
- Reflects workforce skill and market demand
- Important economic mobility indicator
FAQs
Q: What does the CGRA4554 series represent?
A: Tracks unemployment rates for college graduates with bachelor's degrees or higher, aged 45-54.
Q: Why track this specific demographic?
A: Provides insights into mid-career professional employment and educational attainment's economic impact.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through the Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: What influences this unemployment rate?
A: Economic conditions, industry changes, technological disruption, and professional skill relevance.
Q: How reliable is this data?
A: Collected by official government statistical agencies, ensuring high data quality and methodological rigor.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Bachelor's Degree and Higher, 45 to 54 years (CGRA4554), retrieved from FRED.