With many colleges and universities hosting their graduation ceremonies this month, potential buyers with fresh degrees might be walking into your showroom or scanning inventory on your dealership website.

To cater to those particular purchasers, Autotrader released a list on Tuesday highlighting experts’ selections as the Best Cars for Recent College Graduates for 2024.

Along with the list, Autotrader executive editor Brian Moody made a point that might delight used-car departments, especially their certified pre-owned segment.

“As the class of 2024 puts college in their rearview mirror, many will seek a new vehicle as they drive toward their next chapter,” Moody said in a news release. “The most recent data from Cox Automotive reveals the average price for a new car in the United States hovers above $47,000, but we want recent grads to know they don’t necessarily need to spend that much to get a great new car.

“And, if the grad is particularly savvy, they should research buying a used version of one of the cars on the list. If that’s the case, we suggest considering a certified pre-owned (CPO) model,” Moody added.

So which models are on Autotrader’s list that also could be among your CPO inventory? Here’s the rundown:

  1. 2024 Chevrolet Equinox
  2. 2024 Honda Civic
  3. 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
  4. 2024 Kia Niro
  5. 2024 Mazda3
  6. 2024 Nisson Versa
  7. 2024 Subaru Forester
  8. 2024 Subaru Impreza
  9. 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid
  10. 2024 Toyota Prius

Autotrader highlighted the featured 2024 model-year vehicles make the grade when it comes to editors’ three primary criteria for this list.

First, vehicles must have a starting price under $30,000, including destination charge.

Next, they must have a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Furthermore, each car must have at least one “cool” feature that stands out to the editors.

“This cool thing may be functional, or it might be part of the design, or it might be unexpected, but it is a feature that grads will appreciate,” Autotrader said.

To learn more about the Best Cars for Recent College Graduates for 2024 from Autotrader, including each vehicle’s standout features, pricing details, photos, additional vehicle information and available inventory, visit this website.