Talent is our most valuable asset.
The Brazos Valley has been called a knowledge "commercialization zone” where university, industry and government partners join forces. Energized by the resources of one of the nation’s top research, agricultural and engineering universities, the Brazos Valley is a friendly business environment with an exceptional labor pool and top quality talent.
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A mean wage that is 10-12% lower than the national average
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The highest per capita concentration of material scientist and engineers of all 409 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA’s) in the United States.
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More than 60% of the Brazos Valley’s population has college experience or higher
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More than 85% of the Brazos Valley’s population has a high school degree or equivalent
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A steady stream of top young minds with more than 80,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled within Texas A&M and Blinn College readily available for companies to employ through internships, co-ops, and full-time positions before or after graduation
| 2018 Annual | Civilian Labor Force | Employment | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan MSA | 132,760 | 97% | 3% |
Source: Texas Workforce Commission LAUS
Hub-N-Spoke Laborshed
Our unique location at the center of the Texas Triangle offers a “hub-n-spoke” workforce advantage for employers to leverage low regional commuting times and easy outreach to three of the largest U.S. metros. Population within 90-miles surrounding the Brazos Valley exceeds 6.6 million, providing marketplace access to affordable experienced workers and a steady student pipeline.
| 2018 Population | 2023 Projection | Growth Rate | Labor Force (2018) | |
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| 60 Miles | 1,241,090 | 1,389,102 | 11.93% | 564,646 |
| 90 Miles | 8,181,694 | 9,056,615 | 10.69% | 4,005,519 |
Source: Esri Community Profile Report
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