Fairfield (Conn.) University has the largest share of recent graduates working in healthcare, according to an Aug. 13 LinkedIn News post. The university’s undergraduate nursing program emphasizes hands-on experience through clinical hours at partner facilities, according to LinkedIn. Several ranked institutions are affiliated with academic health systems, including University of Virginia in Charlottesville, which placed No. 4 and is home to UVA Health.
The ranking was based on LinkedIn data measuring alumni career outcomes, including job placement rates and advancement into senior leadership roles. Read more about the methodology here. Here are the top 10 U.S. universities with recent graduates in healthcare: 1. Fairfield (Conn.) University 2. Villanova (Pa.) University 3. Boston College