Recent data from the New York Fed reveals that unemployment rates for recent college graduates are rising. Even though the US job market appears strong and the national unemployment rate has improved, recent graduates are struggling to get hired. The effects of this trend may disproportionately affect women of color in their efforts to find and get hired for jobs post-graduation. This is due to various factors, including race and gender equity issues with student loans and occupational opportunities.
See "Despite strong US job market, recent college graduates are struggling to get hired", Daniela Pierre-Bravo, MSNBC, August 26, 2022