Skill Demand Index
College Degree — Demand & Depth Analysis
Based on 2 scored job postings out of 4,995 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0%
Demand Rate
L4
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
2
Jobs Analyzed
Basic
Most employers want College Degree at basic competency with practical application.
Overview
What is College Degree?
Market context for College Degree in the current job market
College Degree is required in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for College Degree typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for College Degree:
- •Required in 0% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
- •Employers typically expect L4 depth — hands-on proficiency, not surface awareness
- •Most demand comes from Data Analysis roles — 50% of all College Degree jobs
What L4 means in practice:
L3 (Proficient) means daily professional use. You should be able to work independently with College Degree without needing supervision or constant guidance.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used College Degree once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.
Common skill gaps:
The gap rate of 0% means most candidates have adequate College Degree proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need College Degree most:
Data Analysis positions drive 50% of demand. Operations also frequently list College Degree as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with College Degree include Data Analysis and Microsoft Excel.
Depth Level Distribution
Proficiency Distribution
How candidates match College Degree requirements across 2 scored evaluations
Average depth: L3.5·Median depth: L3.5
Salary Correlation
Pay Impact
How College Degree affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without College Degree
$140K
Median $133K
1236 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“College Degree appears in 0% of all scored jobs.”
From 2 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Commonly Paired Skills
Other skills that frequently appear alongside College Degree
Role Breakdown
Top Role Categories
Job categories most likely to require College Degree
Gap Analysis
Gap Rate Explained
How often College Degree is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When College Degree appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
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