Recent college graduates are facing a sharp increase in unemployment, now at 5.8%, as companies adopt artificial intelligence to replace entry-level positions. The trend is particularly pronounced in technical fields like finance and computer science, raising concerns about the future job market for young workers.

Computer science graduates are facing an alarming 6.1% unemployment rate in 2025, nearly double that of philosophy majors, as the job market becomes increasingly saturated with new graduates amid significant layoffs in the tech industry. The rise of AI tools has further diminished entry-level positions, leading to a market that favors specialized skills over traditional degrees, leaving many graduates from even elite programs struggling to find work.