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Archive Home > 2009 > January > 11 > In hard times, having a degree is a lifesaver

In hard times, having a degree is a lifesaver

College grads staying out of jobless ranks

By Christopher Leonard / The Bulletin
January 11, 2009

For one group of workers, the recession hasn’t hit quite so hard.

Their unemployment rate was nearly half the overall work force in December. When they do lose jobs, they tend to find work more quickly than others. Their wages are higher, and they typically have enough savings to....

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