IN OTHER NEWS – A new study has recently crowned Atlanta the top city for young professionals in the nation beating out NYC and LA.
Release:
Atlanta just ranked #1 in the nation for young professionals, proving that the Peach State’s capital is America’s new launchpad for career starters. But how far ahead is Atlanta pulling from heavyweights like New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas? According to Aurora University’s study of the 50 most populous U.S. cities, Atlanta ranks #1 overall for entry-level prospects, boasting higher pay than Dallas, stronger affordability than New York, and more total opportunities than Los Angeles.
Key Findings:
- Atlanta crowned #1 nationwide with 13,000 entry-level job listings and an average starting salary of $65,643
- Atlanta beat Dallas (#2) by 4.5% overall, topping every other major city in the country for early-career potential
- Atlanta’s average starting salary is 13% higher than Dallas’s, giving new grads an extra $7,674 a year on average
- Atlanta outperformed New York by 14% and Los Angeles by 10% in the national ranking, cementing its spot as the best city in America to launch a career
