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19.3% of jobs in the United States required a bachelor’s degree or higher in November 2025, up from 16.6% in November 2023 but still slightly below pre-pandemic levels. While some level of volatility in degree requirements over time can be attributed to changes in occupational mixes, a

Original Link: https://www.hiringlab.org/2026/01/28/where-do-college-degrees-still-matter-in-a-skills-first-job-market/