According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in the U.S. as of April 2018 is at a ten-year low of 3.9%. This is a significant decrease from the peak 10% unemployment in October 2009, at the height of the recession. While lower unemployment rates suggest signs of economic recovery, the unemployment rate varies significantly by factors such as age, location, and education. This discrepancy is particularly pronounced when comparing workers with a high school degree (4.6% unemployment) and those with a college degree (2.1% unemployment).
