Latest Updates About OPT, Day 1 CPT, H1B, Immigration Policies and More

Why Unemployment Is Rising for Young College Graduates

Written by Aanya Menon | 2/10/2026

Unemployment is climbing among recent college graduates, a reversal of the long‑standing edge that a bachelor’s degree typically conferred in the job market. A new Wall Street Journal opinion column spotlights the shift, arguing that skill mismatches and credential creep—not artificial intelligence alone—are leaving many newly minted grads on the sidelines.