Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, the greatest numbers of people are employed in the following categories:
• Educational and Health Services (229.1K)
• Trade, Transportationm and Utilities (224.6K)
• Professional and Business Services (147.4K)
• Government (131.4K)
• Leisure and Hospitality (104.6K)
(Source [http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.pa_pittsburgh_msa.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:
• Pittsburgh
[http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_38300.htm]

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