by Calculated Risk on 6/06/2009 11:19:00 AM

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This graph shows the unemployment rate by four level of education.

And here is a graphic from the BLS based on 2008 data: Education pays ...

Note that the unemployment rate has risen sharply for all categories in 2009. For "less than a high school diploma" the rate has increased from 9% in 2009 to almost 16% in May.

Education matters!