Unemployment Level - College Graduates - Professional Degree, 65 years and over
CGPDU65O • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4.00
Year-over-Year Change
300.00%
Date Range
1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks unemployment levels for college graduates with professional degrees aged 65 and older. Provides insights into senior professional labor market participation.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This economic indicator measures jobless rates for highly educated seniors. It reflects workforce engagement of advanced degree holders in later career stages.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by researchers and policymakers to understand senior professional employment trends.
Key Facts
- Reflects employment of highly educated seniors
- Indicates continued workforce participation
- Measures professional degree holder labor trends
FAQs
Q: What defines a professional degree?
A: Advanced degrees like MD, JD, or PhD that require specialized professional training.
Q: Why track unemployment for seniors with professional degrees?
A: To understand workforce engagement, retirement patterns, and economic contributions of highly educated older workers.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through the Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: What impacts senior professional employment?
A: Factors include health, retirement preferences, skill relevance, and economic conditions.
Q: How reliable is this unemployment data?
A: Considered highly reliable, collected through scientific sampling and standardized federal methodology.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Level - College Graduates - Professional Degree, 65 years and over (CGPDU65O), retrieved from FRED.