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

40. University of Utah – Powering Salt Lake City's "Silicon Slopes" Ascent

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City is at the heart of "Silicon Slopes," one of America’s fastest-growing tech, biotech, and finance corridors. With strong programs in computer science (especially graphics/gaming via the EAE program), engineering, health sciences (a major academic medical center), and a top-ranked entrepreneurship program (Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute), the "U" offers students direct access to a booming job market. Companies in software (Adobe, Qualtrics), biotech, medical devices, and financial services actively recruit Utes, providing a dynamic launchpad amidst stunning mountain scenery.