16 Best College Graduation Gifts Grads Will Actually Use

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Best College Graduation Gifts
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Coming up with college graduation gift ideas is tough, which is why ET put together a list of some of our favorites.

Graduation season is underway. If you have a friend or relative graduating college this year, finding the perfect gift for them is a daunting task. To help you get some college graduation gift ideas and to help the grad in your life leave the dorms, ET has gathered 15 great graduation gifts for college grad. 

Any college graduate embarking on a new, exciting chapter would love a gift that helps make their life easier and help them unwind after a long day at work — or relax after a long day of job searching.

That's why we've put together a list of useful gift ideas any recent college grad would be lucky to get. Whether you're shopping for a coffee lover or someone who needs some help in the kitchen, we have something for everyone.

Keep scrolling to shop the 16 best college graduation gifts that any grad will use. 

Koios Air Purifier

Koios Air Purifier
Amazon

Koios Air Purifier

This air purifier will help your college grad clean the air at their new place from odor, pet dander, smoke, dust mites and pollen.

$109 $59

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32" Class The Frame QLED HDR Smart TV (2021)

32" Class The Frame QLED HDR Smart TV (2021)
Samsung

32" Class The Frame QLED HDR Smart TV (2021)

A Samsung TV is a great gift for your new grad. The 32" Frame TV is a perfect addition to their bedroom.

$600 $500

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Amazon Gift Card

Amazon Gift Card
Amazon

Amazon Gift Card

Treat your grad to an Amazon gift card to spend on Prime Day. 

$25 and up

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Our Place Always Pan

Our Place Always Pan
Our Place

Our Place Always Pan

Everyone needs some versatile cookware, and there aren't many pans that can do more than Our Place's Always Pan. After all, this best-selling pan does the work of 8 different traditional cookware pieces. 

$145 $99

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Corsori 5 Qt Air Fryer

Corsori 5 Qt Air Fryer
Amazon

Corsori 5 Qt Air Fryer

Any young adult can use a 9-function air fryer, especially as they transition from life in a dorm room to their first post-grad apartment. 

$100 $85

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Keurig K-Supreme Plus SMART Coffee Maker

Keurig K-Supreme Plus SMART Coffee Maker
Amazon

Keurig K-Supreme Plus SMART Coffee Maker

The Keurig K-Supreme Plus Coffee Maker allows you to customize your brew with 5 strength settings. This programmable coffee maker can make your morning java as strong or as weak as you like. 

$230 $164

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Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
Amazon

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

This 7-in-1 Instant Pot is a great way for new grads to make dinner after a long day of work. Plus, the pressure cook setting helps you make meals in a fraction of the time.

$100 $79

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Away Travel The Carry-On

Away Travel The Carry-On
Away

Away Travel The Carry-On

The Carry-On from Away Travel is an essential item for anyone, but especially so for graduates. From commutes to work, vacations, daycations and more, college graduates tend to travel a lot, so this suitcase will come in handy.

$295 $236

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Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Rib Trim Throw

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Rib Trim Throw
Nordstrom Rack

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Rib Trim Throw

Who wouldn't want a cozy throw blanket? Gift a recent college graduate this celeb-approved throw from Barefoot Dreams. 

$98 $60

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Blue Apron Gift Card

Blue Apron Gift Card
Blue Apron

Blue Apron Gift Card

Post-grad life can be super hectic, which is why meal subscription services are such a relief to new college grads. Blue Apron helps cut down the time recent grads would spend at the grocery store, thinking of recipes and meal prep. Plus, Blue Apron has a wine-specific gift card. 

$70 and up

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Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)
Amazon

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

The Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) is a cheaper Apple Watch Series 9 alternative that offers its core features, like a fitness tracker at an affordable price. With faster processing and greater tracking abilities than the Apple Watch SE (1st Gen), this smart watch is a great model to gift.

$276 $189

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Nordstrom Gift Card

Nordstrom Gift Card
Nordstrom

Nordstrom Gift Card

Nordstrom has plenty of items to choose from — from appliances, home decor, clothes and a lot more. 

$5 and up

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JBL T225 True Wireless in-Ear Headphone

JBL T225 True Wireless in-Ear Headphone
Amazon

JBL T225 True Wireless in-Ear Headphone

These JBL wireless in-ear headphones come with a charging case and can give you up to 25 hours of playtime, which is perfect for a busy young adult's hectic schedule.

$100 $80

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Homesick Let's Toast Candle

Homesick Let's Toast Candle
Homesick

Homesick Let's Toast Candle

Let's toast to the 2022 college graduates with this citrus-scented Homesick candle.

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum
Sephora

Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau De Parfum

If you're struggling to come up with college graduation gift ideas, you can't go wrong with a luxury scent. This scent from Yves Saint Laurent will help recent grads stay fresh during every job interview.

Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker with Clock 4th Gen

Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker with Clock 4th Gen
Amazon

Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker with Clock 4th Gen

The Amazon Echo Dot is the perfect multi-functional gift for a new college grad. They can play music, set up all their alarms and a lot more through this tiny device. 

$60 $50

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