The job market is now worse for recent college grads than the overall job market.
The root cause is unclear but it seems to be a confluence of factors. The leading theory is that AI + experienced employees reduces the need for entry level workers. Another is tariff uncertainty and COVID overhang.
Either way, a college degree is no longer the hot ticket it once was.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/opinion/linkedin-ai-entry-level-jobs.html
