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Ron Johnson: “Studies show that 40 to 50% of recent college graduates are…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Chairman Johnson's full remarks at HSGAC hearing on education and student achievement

Published | Video Starts at 19:07

What I think is on average, by the way, is this correct figure, about $29,000 on average is what students are leaving college with. Among those who borrow, yes. Yeah. Among those borrowing … Studies show that 40 to 50% of recent college graduates are either unemployed or really employed a position that really required no college education at all. … I mean you don't, you know, you're already potentially over educating people and cause them to go into debt. (19:07–19:21)

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Asserts that studies indicate 40-50% of recent college graduates are underemployed or unemployed.

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