Unemployment by Education
Higher education levels are associated with increased earning as well as lower unemployment rates.
Iowa Unemployment Rates
By Age:
| 16 to 19 years |
15.4% |
| 20 to 20 years |
7.6% |
| 25 to 44 years |
4.5% |
| 45 to 54 years |
3.3% |
| 55 to 64 years |
2.8% |
By Educational Attainment:
| Less than high school graduate |
9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) |
5.0% |
| Some college or associates degree |
3.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher |
1.7% |
Individuals in Iowa, with less than a high-school education have a much higher unemployment rate than any other group. Young Iowans (ages 18-34) entering the workforce are confronted with more challenging economic prospects than those faced by previous generations.
Other Links:
U.S. Census Bureau. American Fact Finder, Iowa S2301. Employment Status.
Sources:
Amy Rynell, (October 2008) “Causes of Poverty: Findings from Recent Research”. The Heartland Alliance Mid-America Institute on Poverty.
Colin Gordon and Beth Pearson (September 2008). “The State of Working Iowa” The Iowa Policy Project.
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