Graduating Fortune 500 CEOs Ranking 

SUMMARY 

Purdue University has been recognized as a leader in equipping Fortune 500 CEOs. Strategas reviewed the undergraduate degrees of Fortune 500 CEOs to identify top producers and found that Purdue shares the No. 1 public position with Texas A&M University and the University of Michigan. 

Purdue is tied for the No. 6 spot on the list overall, emphasizing graduates’ talent, career potential and network of successful alumni. 

RESOURCES INCLUDE 

  • Social graphics 
  • Social post copy 

LINKS AND UTM PARAMETERS 

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AVAILABLE ASSETS 

The following assets are available for download and use. 

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SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE 

POSTING TIPS 

Keep posts short and direct 

Include photos or videos 

SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS 

  1. The future of business is built here: #Purdue is a national leader in producing Fortune 500 CEOs, according to a new study by Strategas. 🏆 

    Purdue claimed the top spot — sharing the No. 1 public position with Texas A&M University and the University of Michigan. #BoilerUp 
  2. #Purdue has claimed the top spot for equipping Fortune 500 CEOs. 🎓 

    The ranking emphasizes our graduates’ talent, career potential and network of successful alumni. After reviewing the undergraduate degrees of current Fortune 500 CEOs to identify top producers, a Strategas study found Purdue shares the No. 1 public position with Texas A&M University and the University of Michigan. 
  3. #Boilermakers join a top-tier alumni network upon graduation — and the latest numbers prove it.  

    Purdue was recognized by Strategas for its leading role in equipping Fortune 500 CEOs. The research firm reviewed the undergraduate degrees of current Fortune 500 CEOs and found that the university shares the No. 1 public position with Texas A&M University and the University of Michigan.