Earth City

Earth City, Missouri is a suburban community in the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located just east of the Missouri River, conveniently located next to I-70 and other major highways and only a few miles from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. It lies within a few miles of three of the four Missouri River bridges in the St. Louis area. As part of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, Earth City residents have access to all of the cultural and economic features of a big city while residing in a smaller community. The St. Louis area is rich in history as the jumping off point for the Oregon Trail, as a major contributor to the evolution of the ragtime, blues and jazz music styles, and as a major port city on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. St. Louis is the home of several major professional sports teams, including the MLB St. Louis Cardinals and the NFL St. Louis Rams.

Educational and Career Opportunities in Earth City

Earth City lies within the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the country. Colleges in Earth City and the surrounding St. Louis area offer students training in technical fields and degree programs in the liberal arts, engineering, law and many other fields. Graduates of Earth City colleges can seek employment throughout the vibrant economy of the greater St. Louis area. Earth City is home to the Save-A-Lot Grocery chain and is a major UPS shipping hub. Colleges in Earth City and the surrounding area produce skilled workers in every field to meet the demands for workers in government, industry and the arts throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. Earth City colleges, technical schools and universities all over the St. Louis area are vital contributors to the civic and business life of the community.