Although the semester just began, seniors will spend this year preparing for graduation, when they will be forced to face the job market. While searching for a post-grad plan, students will set their sights on a number of potential employers all over the world. The question is, where will your job search take you? Rent.com researched the top cities based on unemployment rates, mean annual income, cost of living and rental inventory to provide a list of places most welcoming to college grads.

Boston
Unemployment rate: 6.8 percent
Median household income: $50,684

Minneapolis/St. Paul
Unemployment rate: 6.2 percent
Median household income: $46,075

Seattle
Unemployment rate: 7.2 percent
Median household income: $60,665

Houston
Unemployment rate: 7.6 percent
Median household income: $42,962

Baltimore
Unemployment rate: 11.1 percent
Median household income: $39,386

Raleigh, NC
Unemployment rate: 7.2 percent
Median household income: $52,219

Kansas City, MO
Unemployment rate: 8.2 percent
Median household income: $44,113

Dallas
Unemployment rate: 7.9 percent
Median household income: $41,682

Washington
Unemployment rate: 9 percent
Median Household Income: $58,526

Austin, Texas
Unemployment rate: 6 percent
Median Household Income: $50,520