56 American Colleges With Surrounding Cities Full of Career and Networking Potential

37. Washington University in St. Louis – Powering Midwest Bioscience & Innovation

WashU in St. Louis is a premier research university increasingly driving innovation in the biosciences, medicine, and technology, anchored by its world-class School of Medicine and the Cortex Innovation Community—a vibrant 200-acre hub for biotech and tech startups. St. Louis offers a surprisingly deep ecosystem for careers in plant science (Danforth Plant Science Center), ag-tech, geospatial intelligence (NGA West campus), and healthcare. Students benefit from strong industry partnerships and a supportive environment for entrepreneurship, making WashU a strategic launchpad in America’s heartland for bio-innovation careers.