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Final Salaries Jumped for Class of 2022 Bachelor’s, Master’s Graduates

September 07, 2023

By Kevin Gray

The overall average starting salary for Class of 2022 graduates who earned bachelor’s degree is up 7.4%, climbing to $60,028 from $55,911 for the Class of 2021. Read more.

The Future of Work

Work Modality: The Changing Nature of Where We Work

The research suggests that, long term, we will likely work in and out of the office. Research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that new college graduates want to be in person at least part of the time, but also want the flexibility to work remotely some of the time. Read more.

Internships

What Is an Internship?

Why do internships matter? Are unpaid internships illegal? Find out the answers to these questions and more with NACE's Guide to Internships. Read more.

Candidate Selection

As Their Focus on GPA Fades, Employers Seek Key Skills on College Grads’ Resumes

Career services practitioners can help college students attract the attention of employers via their resume by encouraging them to highlight the skills they developed—such as problem-solving and teamwork skills—through their various experiences, according to NACE’s Job Outlook 2023 report. Read more.

Job Search

Fraudulent Employers: Tips for Career Centers and Students

Career centers and students must be vigilant about fraudulent employers and should identify steps to take to verify the legitimacy of an employer. Read more.

DATA BITES

3.8%

Overall unemployment rate
Bureau of Labor Statistics

7.1% (AUGUST 2023)/
5.3% (AUGUST 2022)

Unemployment rate, bachelor’s degree grads age 20 – 24
Bureau of Labor Statistics

7.4%

Overall increase in average starting salary, Class of 2022 over Class of 2021
Summer 2023 Salary Survey

3.9%

Projected hiring increase for the Class of 2023
Job Outlook 2023 Spring Update

NACE JOBWIRE

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Final Salaries Jumped for Class of 2022 Bachelor’s, Master’s Graduates

Work Modality: The Changing Nature of Where We Work

What Is an Internship?

As Their Focus on GPA Fades, Employers Seek Key Skills on College Grads’ Resumes

Fraudulent Employers: Tips for Career Centers and Students

DATA BITES

3.8%

7.1% (AUGUST 2023)/
5.3% (AUGUST 2022)

7.4%

3.9%

NACE JOBWIRE

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Final Salaries Jumped for Class of 2022 Bachelor’s, Master’s Graduates

Work Modality: The Changing Nature of Where We Work

What Is an Internship?

As Their Focus on GPA Fades, Employers Seek Key Skills on College Grads’ Resumes

Fraudulent Employers: Tips for Career Centers and Students

DATA BITES

3.8%

7.1% (AUGUST 2023)/ 5.3% (AUGUST 2022)

7.4%

3.9%

NACE JOBWIRE

7.1% (AUGUST 2023)/
5.3% (AUGUST 2022)