Employment Trends

Uncover the surprising trends shaping the future of nursing with Gray’s Head of Research, Elaine Rowles! Delve into the intriguing interplay between enrollment, job postings, and salaries for RNs and LPNs. Despite certain declines, the demand for nurses remains strong, leaving a profound impact on nursing programs and the overall healthcare landscape. Explore how educators and employers are actively shaping the future of nursing. Plus, get valuable insights into the recent data on nursing jobs and its implications for higher education.

The digital and interactive gaming industry soared in the past decade and it’s currently brighter than ever! Job opportunities continue to grow and new programs in Game and Interactive Media Design are rapidly popping up at institutions. There has never been a better time to get in the game.

The US Department of Labor recently announced that non-farm employment in America rose by 372,000 in June, 2022. This number far exceeded expectations, so we looked at Gray’s Job Postings data to compare.

In 2020, the pandemic had ravaging effects on supply chains. In the beginning of 2022, it looked like things were turning around – that is, until April, when strains mounted again. We took a look at our Job Postings database, and the data regarding employment opportunities shows a few interesting developments. It might even raise a few questions for you.

At Gray, we use our Job Postings data in a variety of ways. Recently, we discovered a new use of the data: a predictor for market growth and opportunity for higher-education institutions.

Gray did a deep dive into lucrative jobs for graduates and while the results are mixed, there is one program overall that wins the day. It is not in engineering.

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. added roughly 678,000 jobs in February, dramatically surpassing many economists’ predictions.