Launch Your Career in Milwaukee, Says LinkedIn
Author: Carroll UniversityPublished Date: 05/26/2020Categories:Students Alumni Social University News
A recent analysis by LinkedIn’s Economic Graph team spotlighted Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 14 other U.S. cities for being especially well-suited for new grads—and anyone else looking to kick-start their career.
Milwaukee, which is only 20 minutes east of Carroll's historic Waukesha, Wisconsin campus, placed second on the list based on the strength of its job market, affordable rents and good starting salaries.
The analysis coroborates other recent reports of Milwaukee's appeal to new graduates
and its place as a hub for business start-up success. This is great news for the more
than 700 members of the Carroll University Class of 2020 as they set off into the
regional workforce. In fact, they're well positioned for career success with cities
throughout the broader Midwest holding nine of the top 10 spots in the nation according
to the LinkedIn Workforce Report standings.
Explore Carroll University rankings here. >
Milwaukee is familiar territory for Carroll students—many of whom come from the region,
and for those individuals who find internships, clinical placements, research opportunties, cross-cultural learning experiences (CCEs) and recreational activities within the city limits.
According to LinkedIn:
"Each city on the list offers a compelling blend of affordable housing—plus well-paying
jobs that are within reach for recent grads. Leading job titles include software engineers,
registered nurses and salespeople. Other common jobs include teachers, administrative assistants, project managers, analysts, research assistants, consultants
and project engineers. The analysis weaves together LinkedIn data on local jobs with
comprehensive Zillow Rentals data on housing costs."
The research states that the median monthly rent in Milwaukee is $1,072, while the
median salary for starter jobs is $60,900.
The other cities rounding up the top five include St. Louis, Cleveland, Cincinnati
and Indianapolis.
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