Top 10 Best Cities For Graduates By Kiplinger

Top 10 Best Cities For Graduates By Kiplinger

Kiplinger is one of the best known publication based in Washington. The publication focuses mainly on economic and business forecasts, as well as finance advice, software products, and a lot more.

Its main website which is Kiplinger.com recently ranked the Top 10 Best Cities For Newest Graduates. These cities was ranked as one of the best due to its active social scene, high paying jobs, and affordable lifestyle that fits most to the new graduates who are looking for their dream job. These cities are thought to be the best places to work and settle after college. The research focuses on cities which are warm and friendly to new graduates, and offer relative income.

Here are Kiplinger’s lists of Top 10 Best Cities for Newly Graduates:

Rank #1: Salt Lake City

With over 1.1 million population, Salt Lake City offers a median salary of $41,3000 a year for newly graduates. The cost of living for those renters is about 1.5 % below national average. Salt Lake City was ranked as the Top 1 best city due to the presence of major employers which is very appealing for newly graduates. The top employers are the Adobe software firm, Provo, Delta Airlines, and the University of Utah and its hospital. For entry level and degree holder, the expected annual income is about $38,700 or less. Salt Lake City is truly a best place to settle after graduation. It was also named as one of the best U.S. Cities for hiking. One of their main attractions is the Tempe Squares which consists of a 35- acre garden, restaurants, and historical sites. The city also offers lots of Annual Festivals like Utah Shakespeare Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and the Utah Arts Festival.

Rank #2: Ann Arbor, Mich.

With a median salary of $41,600 for new grads, and a metro population of 344.727, Ann Arbor is definitely a great place for newly graduates. The place offer lots of high paying jobs. College campus,Ann Arbor medical center, Toyota Technical Center, and Trinity Health Medical Center are just some of the top employers present in the place.

Rank #3: Boulder, Colorado

Boulder has a metro population of 293, 205 and has a 4.5% above national average cost of living for renter. It has a median annual salary rate of $41,900 for newly graduates and the average rates for apartment renters is $904 per month. Boulder also offers good paying job which is best for new graduates and new settlers. Top employers present includes IBM, Ball Aerospace, and University of Colorado Boulder. For degree holder employees, the entry-level salary rate is about $42, 500 per year. Boulder also offers, biking, climbing, and hiking activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Rank #4: Houston

Houston offers $46,800 as an average annual salary for new college graduate. The median apartment cost is about $1,275 per month. A promising career is one of the major factor that draws newly graduates to Houston. University of Houston, ExxonMobil, Memorial Hermann Health System, and BP America are the major employers present in Houston.

Rank #5: Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage offers $47,600 per year as an average salary for newly graduates. The median amount for apartment rent is approximately $1,260 per month. With a population of over 374, 200, Anchorage was ranked as the fifth best place for new graduate because of the presence of its major employers that offers good pay to their employees and even to the newly graduates.

Other cities who are also on the list of top 10 best cities for new graduates according to Kiplinger includes: San Diego who is at rank 6; Phoenix at rank 7; Washington, D.C at rank 8; Dallas at rank 9; and Seattle at rank 10.

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