Forbes names New Orleans No. 1 Best City in US for College Students and Graduates

Streetcar on St. Charles Avenue

Forbes has named New Orleans as the 2024 Best City in the U.S. for College Students and Graduates. The ranking praises New Orleans for its appealing mix of abundant housing, low rents, expansive dining options and a large number of college students.

“New Orleans, Louisiana, has long been a tourist destination, but the city has also become a landing spot for students and graduates,” Forbes education writer Doug Wintemute says. “The city offers accessible, affordable housing and a reasonable living wage, leaving students and graduates with more money to spend on the bustling culinary scene.”

In earning this year’s No. 1 ranking, New Orleans edged out top-ranked cities including Pittsburgh, Nashville, Minneapolis, Tucson and St. Louis.

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https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/online-colleges/best-cities-college-students-graduates/