Look for ‘real world’ value when picking college degree, experts say

Half of recent college graduates are working in jobs that do not require their degree, a report found.

But several higher education experts told The College Fix there are ways for current college students to avoid being part of this number.

The Burning Glass Institute and the Strada Education Foundation found the primary indicator is a student’s choice of academic major.

The Burning Glass-Strada report highlights that post-graduation, many individuals are likely to find themselves “underemployed,” working in positions that typically don’t necessitate a bachelor’s degree and offer compensation below that of their peers with college-level jobs.

“Among workers who have earned a bachelor’s degree, only about half secure employment in a college-level job within a year of graduation, and the other half are underemployed,” the report found.