26. Knoxville, Tenn.
2009 Rank:: NA
Entry-Level Employers: 23
Average Annual Pay: $37,820
Cost of Living Index: 89
Unemployment Rate: 8.5 percent
Knoxville lies under most people's radar. But its stable economy, driven by a diversity of industries, is worth a second look for recent college graduates. Many young people are already in the city, because it’s the base for the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, which also boosts the economy. Health-care, sales, and driving jobs are among the listings. Growth in trade, transportation, and utilities is evident. The city is home to the government-run Tennessee Valley Authority, which provides electricity for 9 million people in the southeast.
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