BALTIMORE — Morgan State University’s national profile continues its upward climb, as the University earns a spot among the Top 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States, according to LinkedIn’s inaugural Top Colleges rankings. This recognition further affirms Morgan’s reputation as a premier destination for student success and long-term career achievement.
LinkedIn’s Top Colleges ranking, released for the first time this year, identifies the U.S. institutions that best position graduates for sustained professional success. Evaluating more than 100 HBCUs across the country, LinkedIn placed Morgan State at No. 10 nationally. The ranking is based on alumni career outcomes measured by five pillars: job placement, internships and recruiter demand, career success, alumni network strength and knowledge breadth.
“This national recognition underscores Morgan’s value proposition: we transform potential into power,” said David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. “At Morgan, we are not only educating students; we are preparing them to launch meaningful careers, build wealth and contribute solutions that benefit our communities and the world. LinkedIn’s assessment of our alumni outcomes provides another proof point for the successful work we do daily to deliver on the fulfillment of our mission. Our alumni are not only making a difference for themselves and their families but also for the places where they live.”

Recently, Morgan released its economic and social impact report for the University. The third-party study revealed that the education and credentials they receive at Morgan adds approximately $700 million per year to the annual earnings of the University’s alumni.
LinkedIn’s acknowledgment adds to a growing list of national distinctions, including a Top 10 ranking for the University among U.S. News & World Report’s Best HBCUs in America and a Bloomberg Businessweek ranking of 60th overall nationwide for Morgan’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management. From engineering and business to urban planning and the arts, Morgan graduates are making an indelible mark on industries and communities worldwide.
With enrollment reaching historic heights, research capacity expanding and students advancing to leadership roles across sectors, Morgan’s trajectory reflects a university on the rise. This latest recognition by LinkedIn reinforces Morgan State’s standing as a vital engine of opportunity, equity and excellence in higher education.