The 13 college majors with the highest unemployment

Recent anthropology grads had an unemployment rate of almost 8% in 2024.

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• Unemployment is high for grads who majored in anthropology, computer engineering, and fine arts.
• That's based on a New York Fed analysis of recent college graduates using 2024 data.
• One economist suggested job seekers work on networking and expanding their search.

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