Wake Forest is #17 in LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026
We have some incredible news to celebrate: Wake Forest was recently ranked #17 in LinkedIn’s Top Colleges 2026 list of the 50 best U.S. colleges for long-term career success, jumping eight spots from last year!
What makes this distinction so meaningful is what it measures: not just landing that first job out of college, but how our alumni develop their skill sets, build effective networks, adapt to an everchanging world of work, and step into leadership roles over the course of an entire career. Also, this ranking tells us something we already know – Wake Forest alumni are exceptionally agile, competitive, and impactful across job industries!
While a degree from Wake Forest sets the foundation, your continued dedication to personal and professional growth is what sustains that success. Career development is an ongoing journey.
As Wake Forest alumni, you can help bolster this ranking for future years. Here are a few simple things you can do:
- Post career updates, internships, new roles, and achievements on LinkedIn.
- Actively utilize LinkedIn for networking, reaching out to fellow Deacs, and building meaningful professional connections.
- Hire fellow Deacs and/or connect them with recruiters or hiring managers at your company.
