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Where new grads are finding jobs

Where new grads are finding jobs

Summary

A recent study shows that cities in the southern United States are offering the best job opportunities for recent college graduates. The study looked at hiring rates, wages, and how affordable living is in different metro areas.

Key Facts

  • Birmingham, Alabama, and Tampa Bay, Florida, are the top cities for new graduates to find jobs.
  • Other top cities include San Jose (CA), Columbus (OH), Raleigh (NC), Tulsa (OK), San Francisco (CA), Nashville (TN), Charlotte (NC), and New York.
  • Cities with the weakest job prospects for new grads include Salt Lake City, Riverside (CA), San Diego, and Portland (OR).
  • The study was done by payroll company ADP and looked at 53 U.S. metro areas with populations over 1 million.
  • High cost of living in some cities makes it harder for graduates to afford housing, even if they find jobs.
  • Hiring for entry-level jobs is increasing this spring but still depends on the job type, industry, and city.
  • The data provide insight into where young professionals might have the best chances for work after college.
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