The university you choose can significantly impact your career prospects. The Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS) 2025, compiled by the French consultancy Emerging, highlights the world’s leading institutions renowned for producing highly employable graduates. Today, we will examine how universities in the United States have performed in the top 20 out of 250 universities for graduate employability in 2025, as per the Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS) 2025.
Like other global rankings, the Global Employability Rankings 2025 also features several prominent U.S. universities in the top twenty. According to the data, eight U.S. universities have secured a rank in the top 20.
At the top of the overall rankings, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has secured the number 1 spot globally and in the United States. The dominance of U.S. universities is evident in the top five, with the California Institute of Technology ranked 2nd, Stanford University 3rd, and Harvard University 4th. Completing the top five is the University of Cambridge from the United Kingdom, claiming the 5th position.
The top 10 positions from the list of 250 universities for graduate employability in 2025, as per the Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS) 2025, include:
- Five universities from the United States
- Three universities from the United Kingdom
- One university each from Japan and China
These universities have been ranked using the following steps:
- Employer Insights
- Voting Process
- University Selection
- Performance Justification
Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS) 2025: 8 US universities in top 20
The Global Employability University Rankings (GEURS) 2025 highlights the continued dominance of US institutions, with the top four spots held by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Stanford University, and Harvard University. These universities lead globally, reflecting their strong academic reputation, innovation, and employability outcomes. Princeton, Yale, and Columbia also rank highly in both the USA and North America, underscoring their global influence. The University of California, Berkeley rounds out the top 20, demonstrating the consistent performance of US institutions in shaping employable graduates and maintaining their competitive edge in higher education.
