The annual ranking, published by the global professional networking platform last week, evaluates colleges based on how well they prepare graduates for their careers, using data from LinkedIn's Economic Graph.
The methodology has five pillars: job placement, internships and recruiter demand, career success, network strength, and knowledge breadth.
Princeton not only took the top spot overall but was also among the top 10 schools for job placement, internships and entrepreneurship.
Duke ranked second, while Harvard came third and was among the top 10 for entrepreneurship.
A view of Princeton University's campus in Princeton, New Jersey, U.S., August 2025. Photo from the university's Facebook page
