The Labor Department reported on Thursday that the number of jobless grads rose to 12.4per cent last year from 10.9per cent in 2013 . Philip Gardner , director of Michigan State University 's Collegiate Employment Research Institute , says engineering and business majors have the most chance on getting a job in today 's competitive market . Despite the recent news , in a survey of employers last fall the employment center found that hiring of graduates will rise 16per cent this year . Indeed , the accounting and accounting firm EY plans to hire 700 graduates from U.S. universities this year , up from 700 in 2014 .
The Labor Department reported on Thursday that the number of jobless grads rose to 12.4per cent last year from 10.9per cent in 2013 . Philip Gardner , director of Michigan State University 's Collegiate Employment Research Institute , says engineering and business majors have the most chance on landing a job in today 's competitive market . Despite the recent news , in a survey of employers last fall the employment center found that hiring of graduates will rise 16per cent this year . Indeed , the consulting and accounting firm EY plans to hire 9,000 graduates from U.S. universities this year , up from 7,500 in 2014 .