Preply ranks the best cities for college graduates in 2025, where career opportunities, quality of life, and cultural diversity converge.
Key takeaways
- The five best U.S. cities for college grads are Miami, FL; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, CA; St. Paul, MN; and San Francisco, CA.
- The cities with the best employment opportunities are Louisville, KY; Los Angeles, CA; and Miami, FL.
- San Francisco, CA; Mesa, AZ; and Atlanta, GA have the best quality of life.
- Honolulu, HI; Oakland, CA; and San Jose, CA have the best diversity and inclusion.
- The best small cities (populations under 300,000) are St. Paul, MN; Durham, NC; and Hartford, CT.
