Population between 20-29: 21.3 percent
Population 25 or older with a Bachelor's degree: 23 percent
Median earnings for Bachelor's degree holders: $60,104
Cost of living index: 140.1
Workers with management, business, science or arts jobs: 59.9 percent
Unemployment rate: 5.1 percent
Overall score: 76.03
Of the 50 largest cities in the U.S., Washington, D.C. has the greatest percentage of residents working in management, business, science or arts. The cost of living in the nation’s capital is higher than in most other places, but the high median earnings for college grads and relatively low unemployment rate are reasons why D.C. continues to be a popular destination for those fresh out of college. The high number of government opportunities also ensures that the job market in Washington, D.C. is relatively more immune to economic recessions than in other parts of the country.
