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College degrees are more valuable in certain cities.
- The cost of a bachelor's degree is at an all-time high.
- But college degrees are still advantageous - especially in certain areas. MagnifyMoney recently determined the top cities where a bachelor's degree is most valuable.
- Earnings and opportunities are highest in wealthy and highly educated cities like San Jose and Washington, DC.
The cost of getting a four-year undergraduate degree is more expensive than ever. But does that mean college degrees are becoming less valuable? Not necessarily.
A college degree is still advantageous, but it can get you even further if you live in certain metropolitan areas.
MagnifyMoney recently looked at the top cities a bachelor's degree is most valuable in the United States. To determine this, they ranked income, employment, and related data from 0 to 100 for residents with a degree and those without a degree across the US's 50 largest metropolitan areas. A final score was awarded to each location to indicate the value of a bachelor's degree there.
MagnifyMoney found that the earnings and opportunities that come from holding a bachelor's degree are highest in wealthy and highly educated cities, such as San Jose, California, and Washington, DC.
Below, see the top 25 cities where a bachelor's degree will get you the most for your job, money, and home.