Unemployment for young black grads is still worse than it was for young white grads in the recession's aftermath: Current unemployment rate and post-recession peak unemployment rate by race and educational attainment
| Peak | Current | |
|---|---|---|
| White high school | 25.90% | 14.60% |
| Black high school | 42.00% | 28.40% |
| White college | 9.00% | 4.70% |
| Black college | 20.70% | 9.40% |
Peak data for white high school grads reflects 12-month moving average ending in June 2010; for black high school grads, ending in January 2011; for black college grads, ending in August 2011; and for white college grads, ending in September 2011.
Source: EPI analysis of basic monthly Current Population Survey microdata