Job outlook improved for new college graduates

It's graduation season, and the job outlook for 1.8 million who expect to move on after college is bright.

National economic reports show that employers plan to hire 8.3 percent more new college graduates than they did last year. Graduates with bachelor’s degrees in business, engineering, computer science and math are most in demand. The improving economy and retiring baby boomers are leading to more openings for new employees. In fact, some colleges and students are reporting multiple job offers.

The improved outlook should be good news for students, who are leaving college with more debt than previous graduates. Tuition and fee increases coupled with cuts to state education budgets have led to students and their parents taking on more debt to pay for college.