While Harvard and MIT are no stranger to the tops of college ranking lists, another Massachusetts college ranked first in the state on The Wall Street Journal’s new list of best colleges in America .

Babson College, located in Wellesley, ranked second overall on the list, a spot it also held last year. To determine the rankings, The Wall Street Journal looked at the salaries of alumni and financial success preparation.

“This recognition underscores what we in Greater Boston already know — our region is a global hub for innovation, and Babson is proud to stand at its heart,” Babson College President Stephen Spinelli wrote in a statement.

“This milestone is not the end of a journey, but a new beginning,” Spinelli wrote. “Entrepreneurial leaders are perpetually aspirational, and Babson i

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