ROSIE · SEP 8, 2026

Non-Degree Workers Gaining Ground

What: Job openings for workers without bachelor's degrees are outpacing openings for degreed roles, tightening competition for non-college talent. So What: SMB owners who dropped degree requirements but kept college-oriented pay bands are now losing candidates to employers who price correctly for scarcity. What to Watch: Whether wage growth for non-degree roles starts outpacing degree-required roles in your sector.

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