In an uncertain job market, top economists offer advice for incoming NC college students

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 653

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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It’s move-in week for college students across North Carolina. And once students have gotten settled into their dorms, their attention will turn to getting the classes needed to fulfill their chosen major. But which career paths are a safe bet in 2026?

U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July. Job creation for May and June was also revised downwards, showing a combined loss of 103,000 positions.

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