college graduates
Newly minted professionals
College graduates are people who have completed a degree program at a college or university.
The term typically refers to those holding bachelor's degrees, though it can include associate's or higher degrees depending on context.
College graduates earn significantly more over their lifetimes than those with only high school diplomas.
The singular form appears in phrases like college graduate employment rates.
- alumnusMale former student
- alumni networkOrganization linking past students
- bachelor's degreeFirst-level university qualification
- master's degreePost-college academic credential
- engineerTechnical design professional
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