How hard would it be to move to Seattle straight out of college?

I like Seattle(never been there, but I hear great things) and I want to move there when I graduate.



I want to obtain a degree in accounting and move to Seattle from here in the midwest.



So would it be too costly?

Would I be able to get a job?

How reasonable would this be?How hard would it be to move to Seattle straight out of college?
What I would do if you are serious about accounting.



I would first take classes at a community college. Seattle Central is where I took my classes and then I transferred into the University of Washington School of Business.



But it is extremely competitive to get into.



Costs would be a place to live close to the campus: Rents for a room would run about $400-600.



If you are serious about a job this sounds dumb, but I would try ***** on Broadway. They pay a good wage, better than most fast food places, and they will pay for your college tuition.



That is what keeps young students working there. It is a business that understands how important education is and helps people go to college. It has been around for over 50 years.



You will have to study hard and do well to get into the University of Washington. You will need at least a 3.5 and then write a great essay on the admittance test (two essay tests in 1.5 hours).



The college takes your best scores in:



English 101 or 102 , Micro or Macro economics, your best grade from any of the accounting classes, and your best business math class (usually 116 or 117).



Once admitted to the UW then you will have to pass the state exams for becoming a CPA.



But I have friends that are working for hotels and other businesses with basic accounting degree from the UW. They have a great recruiting program where businesses like Microsoft and the banking industry come to the campus and recruit.
well if you're graduating within this next year or the year after when the economy is still sucking i'd say make sure you have a job before you move here. i know some people who pick up and move and worry about the job when they get there and it all works out... but it's kind of risky with the economy the way it is right now. i graduated from college a year ago and still can't find a job that i consider to be college graduate pay and quality in the seattle area. needless to say, i have a degree in something else (not accounting) but i do know that UW in seattle has a good business school and that most of the people who graduate from there tend to stay in the area.



also, things are less expensive in the midwest. seattle is one of the most expensive cities in the country to live in.How hard would it be to move to Seattle straight out of college?
It's really tough. Moving will be just as hard as anywhere else, but the competition for accounting in the city is extremely tough. Above 85% of the UW accounting students do not leave the city. Then there are the WSU students, and WWU and CWU, most of whom go to Seattle. BYU and the Idaho schools feed heavily into Seattle as well.



It will be extra tough, but it's not impossible.
The first thing I would suggest is that you take a trip to Seattle and see if you like it. And a trip that isnt seeing the sights, but really getting into the non-touristy areas and seeing if it is still what you think it is. Once youve done that then start looking for jobs. Just because you may not have finished your degree doesnt mean you cant start interviewing. A lot of places will make offers with graduation not far off. And as to cost and reasonability, if this will be your first time on your own then you may want to wait a year or two to really get used to "adult" life. Otherwise, rent a truck and pack it up!
it is not that hard if you really want to move to Seattle just get the motivation to get up and go ! yes Seattle might be a bit more expensive then the mid west but i am sure you will adjust to that in time as you get a local job. its all about what you your self what you want to do !
it is a really expensive place where do you live right now and i hope you like rain because washington has plenty