college graduates
Coverage of college graduates in the Nexus archive.
- Hello Houston (June 24, 2026)
The article discusses the impact of data centers on Texas’s power grid, highlights the award-winning documentary 'The Gas Station Attendant,' and examines Houston's suitability for college graduates.
- College graduates begin job search in a world changed by AI
College graduates are entering the job market amid economic shifts and AI-related anxiety. The article discusses Jodi Kantor's book 'How to Start: Discovering Your Life's Work' and its relevance to graduates navigating changing career prospects.
- College grads expect to earn $80,000 a year, but the math isn’t mathing
Recent college graduates expect $80,000 annual salaries but face an average starting salary of $56,000, a 30% gap. Over 40% are underemployed, and 5.6% are unemployed, with AI disrupting entry-level job opportunities and employers demanding skills not always taught in colleges.
- US job openings pick back up
US job openings in April rose to their highest level in nearly two years as layoffs fell, signaling labor market stability. Professional and business services roles accounted for most of the increase, with an economist noting companies are seeking talent again. The data weakens the case for an interest rate cut and is viewed as positive for college graduates amid AI-driven job market concerns.
- I spent months waiting for the perfect job after college. It’s one of my biggest regrets.
The article discusses the regret of waiting for the perfect job after college and provides advice on avoiding 'doomjobbing' during job searches.
- Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that the rise of remote work since the pandemic has increased unemployment rates for young college graduates in 'remotable' jobs, such as software development, compared to older workers. The study attributes this to businesses' reluctance to hire inexperienced workers for remote roles due to challenges in training and mentoring, with remote work accounting for two-thirds of the rise in youth unemployment. AI's impact on youth unemployment was found to be minimal.
- Is AI to blame for hiring woes faced by college graduates?
Analysts are divided on whether AI contributes to the hiring difficulties experienced by college graduates. The article highlights a lack of consensus regarding AI's role in the current hiring challenges.
- Is your college grad moving back home? How to help them build savings — and protect your retirement.
The article discusses college graduates from the class of 2026 moving back to their parents' homes after graduation. It provides guidance on how parents can help their adult children build savings while protecting their own retirement plans.