Why do you say that? In my area hard science or technical skills are in high demand. Soft study degrees and anything named “studies” not so much. Since many institutions are geared to soft studies their placement rates are down. Go into any Starbucks you will find more than a few college grads, a few Masters and maybe even a Phd.
OK. It might be real news because these folks majored in things not in demand. There are plenty of jobs out there even in small towns. These college grads could substitute teach or work at Target or Starbucks or Publix or Safeway. They may not like the jobs available, but there are jobs.