ATLANTA, GA

#1
$43,000
Mean entry level income
Atlanta is home to a number of post-secondary educational institutions
including Clark Atlanta University and Georgia Institute of Technology,
among othersperfect for grads wishing to attain additional degrees.
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DALLAS, TX
#2
$1,300
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
6%
Unemployment
Rate
10
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
$38,000
Mean entry level income
Home to ve professional sports teams, one for every major American
team sport, Dallas oers an abundance of athletic events, entertainment
and professional options to residents.
$900
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
5.8%
Unemployment
Rate
17
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
HOUSTON, TX
#3
$41,000
Coupled with a relatively low cost of living, commuter-friendly transporta-
tion and a promising job market, Houston is ideal for young people look-
ing to launch their careers.
$800 5.7%
Unemployment
Rate
14
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
Mean entry level income
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
ST. LOUIS, MO
#4
$38,000
St. Louis topped Forbes' 2012 list of happiest places for post-graduates,
earning accolades based on overall career happiness among those with
jobs requiring less than two years of work experience as well as the aver-
age cost of living-adjusted salary in each city.
$960
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
8.2%
Unemployment
Rate
7
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
Mean entry level income
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
#5
$32,000
A city with a dynamic music scene, a physically t mantra, professional
sports teams and a vibrant art, theater and literary culture, Minneapolis
is worth a second look for college grads.
$900 5%
Unemployment
Rate
10
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
Mean entry level income
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
RALEIGH, NC
#6
$35,000
Raleigh prides itself on having a small town feel, which can be alluring to
many new college grads trying to escape the city. As the location of three
universities, Raleighs cost of living is one of the lowest on the list.
$800
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
6.2%
Unemployment
Rate
10
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
Mean entry level income
DENVER, CO
#7
$35,000
Denvers moderate unemployment rate makes it more easy to nd a job
than most metro areas. The city also houses the most bars per capita, as
well as an energetic and aordable social scene for recent college grads to
enjoy.
$970 6.5%
Unemployment
Rate
9
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
Mean entry level income
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
SEATTLE, WA
#8
$39,000
College graduates are ocking to Seattle in favor of the enticing combina-
tion of work and social possibilities. Home to prominent corporate head-
quarters including Starbucks, Nordstrom, Microsoft and Amazon.com
Seattle has endless entry-level job opportunities for young college grads.
$1,300
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
6%
Unemployment
Rate
10
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
Mean entry level income
BOSTON, MA
#9
$46,000
Whether spending the day taking in Bostons prominent museums and
parks or unwinding for the evening at one of the citys exclusive rooftop
lounges or underground clubs, there is always something for everyone.
$1,590 5.9%
Unemployment
Rate
21
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
Mean entry level income
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
WASHINGTON, D.C.
#10
$46,000
While the federal government is D.C.'s top employer, there are an abun-
dance of promising career prospects in technology, international business
and hospitality. From vivacious nightlife to world-renowned museums,
there are endless forms of entertainment options for everyone.
$1,600
Median price for a one-
bedroom apartment
5.1%
Unemployment
Rate
6
Nearby Colleges
and Universities
Mean entry level income
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