Reconciling conflicting data on jobs for college graduates.

From: Monthly Labor Review | Date: July 1, 1992| Author: Hecker, Daniel E. | Copyright information

Since the early 1970's, the data suggest a growing proportion of college graduates are in jobs that usually do not require at least a bachelor's degree. Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis of data related to the employment of college graduates indicates that there are more jobseekers with college degrees than there are openings in jobs requiring a degree. (1) News reports and surveys by government agencies and private organizations on the employment patterns of recent college gradu...

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