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According to 2026 data from Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS), as reported by Kompas, the number of unemployed university graduates in Indonesia has surpassed 1 million people. Amid this challenge, choosing a field of study closely tied to society's needs has become an important consideration before entering higher education. The healthcare field is one option worth considering.
Holding a bachelor's degree doesn't always guarantee immediate employment. This is reflected in Indonesia's latest labor data. Based on the May 2026 National Labor Force Survey (Sakernas), the number of unemployed people with a background in applied bachelor's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral education reached 1,033,182 — about 14.31 percent of Indonesia's total 7.22 million unemployed.
This figure serves as a reminder that choosing a university and study program shouldn't be based solely on trends or simply pursuing a degree. The relevance of one's competencies to workforce needs also needs to be a consideration.
Why Choosing Healthcare Can Be a Strategic Consideration
One field worth considering is healthcare.
Healthcare is a need that persists within society. Hospitals, community health centers (puskesmas), clinics, laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry, health service facilities, and various healthcare institutions require personnel with specific competencies. This means health education isn't just about academic achievement, but also about mastering professional competencies applicable in the workforce.
However, it's important to underline: choosing healthcare doesn't automatically guarantee employment. Graduate prospects are still influenced by competence, education quality, practical experience, workforce demand, and an individual's ability to adapt to industry developments.
That's why choosing the right healthcare campus becomes an important part of an educational strategy.
Not Just Attending College, but Preparing Competencies
The graduate unemployment challenge also shows that universities need to stay closer to the needs of the professional world.
Students need more than just theory. They need practical experience, relevant learning, competent lecturers, supportive facilities, and an academic environment that encourages them to understand real issues in their field.
In healthcare, this is especially important because most health professions are highly applied in nature.
Students need to get used to facing real situations, using equipment, understanding procedures, communicating with patients and other health workers, and making decisions based on their competencies.
Thus, choosing a study program shouldn't stop at "what degree will I get?" but should also ask "what competencies will I have after graduating?"
IIK Bhakta, an "Unggul" (Excellent) Accredited Campus Focused on Health Education
As a higher education institution focused on health education, IIK Bhakta offers a variety of study programs in the health field — from Pharmacy, Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health, Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Records and Health Information, to Medicine and various health professional education programs.
This focus gives students the opportunity to pursue education specifically directed toward healthcare needs.
Not only that, IIK Bhakta currently holds an "Unggul" (Excellent) accreditation status. This status is one indicator that the institution has met the quality standards set within the higher education accreditation system.
99 Percent of Graduates Employed Within 6 Months
One data point prospective students can consider is graduate track record. As many as 99 percent of IIK Bhakta graduates were employed before or within 6 months after graduating.
This figure certainly doesn't mean every student automatically gets a job after graduating. However, tracer study data can provide a picture of graduate outcomes and the relevance of the education pursued to the workforce.
In several programs, IIK Bhakta also emphasizes applied learning and practical experience. For example, the Professional Pharmacist Education program has a learning composition of 60 percent practice and 40 percent theory, while the Professional Medical Education program provides clinical experience at partner hospitals, community health centers, and clinics.
This approach matters because the workforce needs graduates who not only understand concepts but are also able to apply their knowledge professionally.
Don't Just Choose a Major, Choose the Future You Want to Build
The phenomenon of more than a million unemployed graduates offers an important lesson for prospective students: college should be viewed as an investment in competence, not just an investment in a degree. Before choosing a study program, prospective students can consider several things:
For prospective students interested in healthcare, these questions can serve as a basis for determining the right campus and study program.
Amid an increasingly dynamic job market, choosing an educational field connected to society's real needs can be a strategic step.
Healthcare is one field that plays an important role in society's life, requiring competent, adaptive professionals ready to face the times.
You too can build a career as a professional healthcare worker by studying at IIK Bhakta. Registration for Regular Track 3, Session 5 is currently open until September 5, 2026. You can register online through www.pmb.iik.ac.id or come directly to the Registration Office, located at Jalan Wachid Hasyim No. 65, Kediri. So what are you waiting for? Register now!
