When the degree stops delivering: Why US graduates are entering the harshest job market in a decade

The US Class of 2025 is entering one of the bleakest job markets in a decade, as AI-driven restructuring, inflation and slowing consumer demand reshape hiring. Employers report reduced optimism, layoffs are surging, and entry-level roles are disappearing. Career centres warn that rising debt and fewer job offers are fuelling anxiety, forcing colleges to rethink how they prepare graduates.

When the degree stops delivering: Why US graduates are entering the harshest job market in a decade
The US Class of 2025 is entering one of the bleakest job markets in a decade, as AI-driven restructuring, inflation and slowing consumer demand reshape hiring. Employers report reduced optimism, layoffs are surging, and entry-level roles are disappearing. Career centres warn that rising debt and fewer job offers are fuelling anxiety, forcing colleges to rethink how they prepare graduates.