With college costs soaring, more students are considering whether a degree is truly worth the investment. While it marks a hopeful new chapter in their lives, fresh graduates face an uncertain job market and an unpredictable economy.
The value of a college degree now depends more than ever on the field of study, as not all majors lead to strong job prospects. Some come with higher unemployment, greater underemployment, and lower early-career wages. A database from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York considers these and other factors to highlight which majors are falling short in today’s workforce.
Curious? Click to see which fields may leave grads struggling.
All figures are in USD.