30 Thoughtful College Graduation Gifts That Celebrate Their Hard Work

They'll need something to display their hard-earned diploma, and this unique frame is a popular choice. Made of mahogany with gold trim, its unique design even has space for them to include their graduation tassel.

Is it us, or does it smell like successful new beginnings in here? Give your grad this cute candle that they can enjoy when they land their first job out of college. The leather, cedar and vanilla notes will be a nice way to relax after a hard day at work.

Create a heartfelt photo book, celebrating every milestone from pre-K through college graduation. Choose from three sizes, soft- or hard-covers and a layout template, then upload your own photos. Mixbook will do the rest.

What's a special occasion without an unforgettable dessert? You can never go wrong with the 3-in-1 wonder that is the PieCaken. This one features layers of pecan pie, cherry swirl cheesecake and red velvet cake, but there are several other mouth-watering combos available.

There's almost nothing better than a delicious college graduation cake, but a cake made out of cold, hard cash could top it. It might be intimidating on first glance, but this cake only takes 30 minutes to set up. Just roll the bills and secure them with the ribbon.

The fill-in-the-blank prompts will allow you to make a totally customized book just for them. You can go sweet or sentimental — either way, they'll love it.

Sure, they've learned a lot, but there are bound to be a few things that slipped through the cracks. Luckily, they can bust out this party game to test their knowledge and learn a random trivia fact or two.

Whether for a party or a celebratory toast, these fun wine labels will transform any bottle you buy into a graduation-worthy gift. There are six labels total, in a festive black, white and gold.

Whether they're moving far away or staying close to home, get them a custom map of their college town. Just select a size, city and state, and the print will arrive in the mail. It comes in standard sizes, so add a frame and it makes a thoughtful decor gift.

Considering all the furniture they may be assembling soon, not to mention minor home repairs, they'll need some tools. This set comes with all the must-have basics, and it comes in a handy bag to store it in.

She can carry her favorite drinks on the go with this glass, which includes a reusable glass straw. It'll hold up to 18 ounces of coffee, juice, tea and even a cocktail for those post-grad festivities.

Yep, it's inexpensive but that doesn't mean it isn't a wow-worthy gift. In fact, besides the sentimental message, Amazon users say it's super cute and well-made.

Earning a college degree is a major life accomplishment, and this stemless wine glass celebrates the major milestone with an all-too-relatable pun. Pair it with their favorite drink for a well-rounded gift.

Get them ready for their days ahead with book one of this series. It's been called a "must-read" for anyone entering the real world because it's filled with advice on everything from money to relationships to finding their own meaning in life.

These cotton socks are the perfect addition to a gift basket for new graduates. They're funny, useful and speaking the truth.

Help them toast to everything that's about to happen for them with this set of crystal champagne flutes. They make a thoughtful grownup addition to their new home, too.

The shopping list for their post-grad life may feel never-ending. Give them what they really need — money, anywhere from $25 to $2000 — to spend online at Amazon.

A countertop kitchen appliance that can make a meal in a hurry is a smart gift for a busy person in their 20s. This Cuisinart air fryer can also toast, bake, broil, grill or reheat leftovers.

This isn't your average alarm clock. Not only does it look incredibly chic sitting on a nightstand, but the top surface is a mag charger. It comes in four wood stain colors and may be just what they need to get to work on time.

Those college parties were a blast, but your grad may want to throw more sophisticated get-togethers once they’re in their own space. Give them this affordable and impressive charcuterie set for their first real dinner party (and load them up with all the meats, cheeses and olives, too!).