Data about Why Location Matters (Or Maybe It Doesn’t)
- Industry Clusters and Compensation
- Research shows that computer science gjjraduates from universities near major tech hubs earn higher wages and find better job prospects than those from universities located far from tech hubs. MDPI
- In some regions, high school graduates working in innovation clusters actually earn more than college graduates in manufacturing-dominated regions—for example, high school graduates in San Jose average $68,009 compared to $65,411 for college graduates in Bakersfield, CA. Stanford
- Geographic location significantly impacts salary levels for specialized roles, with patent agents in tech hubs like Silicon Valley or Boston earning substantially more due to both higher costs of living and concentration of tech companies. Wysebridge
- Regional Specialization
- Biotech innovation is heavily concentrated in specific hubs, with Boston, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Research Triangle (NC), and Seattle being primary centers. ClinLab Staffing
- PhD graduates who relocate to biotech clusters benefit from higher job density, more networking opportunities, and easier transitions between companies without geographic relocation. Cheeky Scientist
- Different regions specialize in different biotech subsectors—for example, Boston and San Francisco dominate in certain areas, while secondary hubs like San Diego, Seattle, Raleigh-Durham, and Philadelphia have their own specialized biotech and pharma sub-sectors. Biotechnology Jobs
- Top remote career paths for PhDs include medical writing, scientific editing, consulting, and translation services. Cheeky Scientist