Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Statistical Area

For the most recent survey year (2005-2006), 48.7% of baccalaureate degree recipients who responded to the Penn State Career Services post-graduation survey reported accepting positions in Pennsylvania.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the area comprising Philadelphia, the greatest numbers of people are employed in the following categories:
• Educational and Health Services (404.6K)
• Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (343.7K)
• Professional and Business Services (293.1K)
• Government (222.5K)
(Source [http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.pa_philadelphia_md.htm])

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent occupational employment and wage statistics [http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcma.htm].

State and local workforce and employment information:
• Philadelphia – Camden – Wilmington [http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_37980.htm]
• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division [http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_15804.htm]
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division [http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_37964.htm]
• Wilmington, DE Metropolitan Division [http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_48864.htm]

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