College graduation season is about to begin, meaning another crop of young professionals will be entering the workforce for the first time. Many students choose to settle down close to home, where their friends are headed or in a city they’ve always dreamed of living. While these strategies aren’t necessarily bad ones, they may not result the best career choices. The savviest students look for work in cities with the most promising job market.

Top 7 U.S. Cities for 2015 College Graduates

The following seven cities have a low unemployment rate and offer a world of opportunities for young workers starting their careers:

1. Washington, D.C.: Our nation’s capital earned the second place spot on Wallethub.com’s list of cities with the highest median starting salary and it offers a growing job market.
2. Boston: According to CNBC, there are more young professionals living in Boston than any other major city. It’s true that the cost of living is high, but young professionals typically earn an above average salary that can counteract these expenses.
3. Minneapolis: This growing city has more Fortune 500 companies per capita than any other metro area in the country, making it a great place for young workers to find jobs.
4. San Francisco: The city offers high salaries and has continuously boasted one of the fastest growing job markets in the country, which can help to offset the high cost of living.
5. Austin, TX: New grads can enjoy a low cost of living and a plethora of employment opportunities, all while living in one of the country’s most fun and exciting cities.
6. Seattle: The Emerald City graces the top of Wallethub.com’s list of 150 major metropolitan areas to find a job and it has one of the highest average incomes for new graduates entering the workforce.
7. Columbus, OH: Not only have many major companies made Columbus the site of their company headquarters, the city also offers a very affordable cost of living.

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