Degrees are rising, jobs are not: Why a Master’s no longer guarantees employment

The degree was earned, but the destination disappeared. Once hailed as a golden bridge to success, a master’s now feels more like a holding pattern, filled with resumes that vanish, offers that disappoint, and debt that lingers. In 2025, the most educated generation finds itself stranded, where prestige has faded and adaptability, not academia, writes the script.