20 Great Graduation Gift Ideas Under $150

Graduation day is one of the greatest days in the life of a student. For some it offers them the opportunity to pursue a greater area of study and for others it is the day that they begin to embark on their professional career. Either way, graduation day signifies the accomplishment of hard work, commitment and dedication.

So what do you get that special someone on their special day that will show them how proud you are of them? Here is a list of 20 great graduation gifts that will cause any graduate to smile. The best thing is, these gifts are all currently priced at under $150, so they won't break the bank either.

1. Digital Camera - Everyone loves to have a digital camera. A good idea would be to get a small, pocket-sized point-and-shoot for your graduate.

2. Digital Frame - Digital frames are hot right now and they will allow your graduate to show their favorite photos to all their friends without having to have them traditionally printed.

3. 8GB iPod Nano- A very cool gift idea that will offer your graduate a way to listen to all their favorite music, anywhere, anytime.

4. Cell Phone- If your graduate has a SIM card (that holds all of their data such as contact lists, files and more) in their current phone, you can purchase for them the newest Blackberry or another hot phone and they can switch all of their info from their old phone to their new phone with ease!

5. Personalized Frames - This is a very inexpensive way to offer your graduate a personal gift that will become something they will cherish forever.

6. GPS Unit - A great gift that will help your graduate get where they want to go with ease. Whether it's a road trip or just getting to their new job, this gift is sure to be a hit.

7. iTunes Gift Cards - Many retail outlets offer $15, $25 and $50 iTunes gift cards. These will allow your graduate to download their favorite music or other media from the iTunes store online.

8. External Hard Drive - What graduate wouldn't want a way to keep all of their files safe and portable? Great gifts for those with laptop/notebook computers. This way they can keep their computer free from a lot of their files, pictures and documents that they rarely look at and only slows down their computer.

9. Portable DVD Player - These nifty devices play DVD movies, audio CDs, MP3 and WMA files. Great for the graduate that had kids or just likes to watch movies or listen to music while away from their home or on the road.

10. Wii Fit - If your graduate has a Wii Console already, then getting them this game will surely be a hit. Of course, be sure to let them know that you are not dropping any hints. Wii Fit is not just for those who need to lose weight, it is offers Yoga, aerobic games as well as strength training exercises with a Nintendo Wii twist.

11. Jewelry - Great gift for both men and women. Watches are a popular gift for graduation.

12. Pre-Paid Visa or Mastercard Gift Card - This gift is a great way to give your graduates a chance to get what they want without giving them cash. Pre-paid Visa and Mastercard gift cards offer a safe and convenient way for your graduate to buy what they want wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted.

13. Yearly Subscription to Their Favorite Magazine - A clever gift that keeps on giving. There are not many other gifts that you can get your graduate that will keep showing up each month. Sure to be a hit (Just make sure it is a subscription to something they enjoy).

14. Tickets to see Their Favorite Professional Sports Team - Depending on the team, you can purchase up to 4 tickets for your graduate to go see their favorite sports team. This way they can just get away with a couple friends or family. After all, they probably need some time away after all of their hard work.

15. Tickets to see their Favorite Band Live. By going to websites such as Livenation.com you can purchase a couple tickets for your graduate to go see their favorite band.

16. Luggage Set - Kind of a traditional gift, but if your graduate is going to travel they are going to need it. Practical and thoughtful gift for sure.

17. Kitchen Appliances - Who couldn't use a new kitchen appliance at one time or another. Especially if your graduate has been in a dorm for the past few years, they will surely need something to go with their new house or apartment. Just make sure it is stylish and practical for their needs.

18. $100 Starbucks Gift Card - They have probably lived off of Starbucks for the past 4 years so why not get them a gift that will let them maintain their coffee buzz for a few more months!

19. Food - They are probably sick and tired of Ramen Noodles and Mac-n-Cheese by now so why not get them a basket of their favorite treats or even an assortment of juicy steaks from Omaha Steaks.

20. A Collection of Books from Their Favorite Author - Buying 5-10 books from their favorite author and wrapping them in a basket will surely be a hit with your graduate. Now that they are finished with textbooks and journals they can actually read something that interests them!