From New York to Los Angeles: Top 10 US cities drawing the most college graduates this year
Recent college graduates are gravitating toward major US cities that blend opportunity, corporate density, and strong educational networks, according to JLL’s 2025 Talent Hubs report. New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco remain top choices, while Boston, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., attract steady flows of talent. Affordable hubs like Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Seattle are also rising fast.
Recent college graduates are gravitating toward major US cities that blend opportunity, corporate density, and strong educational networks, according to JLL’s 2025 Talent Hubs report. New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco remain top choices, while Boston, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., attract steady flows of talent. Affordable hubs like Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Seattle are also rising fast.
