The best states for studies and careers in the U.S.
Every year Forbes magazine publishes a list of the most favorable places to do business in the United States. We decided to find out in which cities and states you should study in order to stay after university, get a job in a company, or start your own business.
If you think you should go to New York, Boston or San Francisco for your career, listen to Forbes analysts. According to 2015 data, America's southern, mountainous and Pacific states offer a far more business-friendly environment than Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Forbes took into account job growth, the cost of doing business and the level of education when ranking the "200 Best Places to Do Business in the U.S." The last point was the most decisive, as companies are increasingly opening offices away from Manhattan to attract the team of smart engineers and managers from regional, but no less ranked universities.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Located on the east coast of Florida, West Palm Beach is one of the top 20 places to do business thanks to the tourism industry. The world's largest collector car auction, film festivals and golf tournaments draw more than 6 million tourists to the city each year. In 2016, the resort plans to earn $7.5 billion and provide 66,000 jobs. All efforts are focused on eco-entertainment, family vacations, suites and business meetings, while Florida Atlantic University students and alumni will provide the workforce.
Florida Atlantic University
Gives you the opportunity to study, work, and relax in the subtropics. In addition to the hotel business and tourism, FAU shows great achievements in teaching computer technology and entrepreneurship. The university's seven campuses are located along the coastline of the resort town of Boca Raton, where daytime temperatures average +29 C.
Admission: For the second year of the bachelor's degree after the Pre-Masters in Business, Design, Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, and Humanities. For graduate school, after Pre-Masters in economics, engineering, science, computer science, Pre-MBA.
Portland, Oregon
The capital of Oregon, Portland was named one of Forbes' top three for being the "greenest city in the world." Here, quality products, energy-efficient technology and sports enthusiasm are evident in literally everything from coffee shops and mini-breweries to the NBA Trail Blazers basketball team. Nike is headquartered 11 miles from Portland, with Corvallis and Oregon State University an hour and a half away. This forge of human resources has been providing the region with experts in environmental management and bioengineering for 147 years.
Oregon State University
It is one of the top 200 universities in the world. The university's students literally power the university with their energy: 22 simulators in the Dixon Athletic Center are hooked up to the power grid. After a bachelor's degree in sports science, OSU graduates pursue careers as coaches, fitness program developers, and physical therapists. Students who graduate from the food technology program work as brewers, winemakers, cheesemakers, food industry specialists and tasters.
Admission: Undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, sports science, renewable natural resources, humanities and computer science.
Denver, Colorado
First place in Forbes' ranking goes to Colorado's premier city, Denver. In the past four years more than 100,000 people have moved here - for the high standard of living, university education and first-class recreational facilities. Denver's top industries include financial services, IT, energy, and bioscience. Another Colorado city, Fort Collins, also made Forbes' top 10 and has managed to house Hewlett Packard and Intel subsidiaries. It seems that the technology giants seriously intend to take advantage of the "minds" of the state's main university.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University ranks 61st in the list of state universities in the United States. Nearly a third of undergraduate students at CSU study STEM disciplines. Each year the university spends more than $300 million on clean energy and biomedical research. For students, CSU appeals with its MBA program (one of the best in America), pleasant climate (300 days of sunshine a year), and plenty of recreational opportunities in the Rocky Mountains - from hiking and rafting to skiing and snowboarding.
Admission: Undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration, engineering, foreign languages, computer, natural and agricultural sciences.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., ranked 50 places ahead of New York City in Forbes' business climate, and the level of education in the population played a crucial role. Washington is home to all branches of government, more than 170 foreign embassies, World Bank and IMF offices, and national monuments and museums. One of the main alma mater for future diplomats, lawyers and journalists on Capitol Hill is American University, Washington.
American University, Washington
Ranked 72nd in the list of the best universities in the United States ("US News"-2016). AU School of International Affairs is one of the largest in America with more than 60 undergraduate programs in politics and law. Kogod Business School is among the top 100 business schools in the country and offers some of the highest-rated international business and MBA programs. American University leads the way in career services for students and offers internships at top companies and government agencies in Washington, D.C.
Admission: Through undergraduate and graduate preparatory programs. More than a quarter of students major in international relations. Other popular majors include business and management, political science and public administration, media and economics.
