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Top 30 Colleges That Produced The Most Fortune 500 CEOs

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajProf. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajC-Suite Advisory

Among the top 30 colleges that produced the most Fortune 500 CEOs, the University of Wisconsin–Madison produced the most – 14, according to a report by Chicago-based Kittleman & Associates.  Fourteen Fortune 500 CEOs call the University of Wisconsin–Madison their alma mater, making it the most represented college among the group, followed by Harvard, with 12, and Cornell, with 10.

The University of Michigan (UMich), placed fourth with eight Fortune 500 leaders, followed by Stanford University that produced seven CEOs. The University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) turned out six Fortune 500 CEOs – tying it for 6th place with UC Berkeley, Purdue, and Texas A&M. The study reviewed the undergraduate schools of all 500 execs.

The State University of New York (SUNY) turned out five Fortune 500 CEOs – tying it for 10th place with seven others – Lehigh, Michigan State, Princeton, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Texas at Austin, Bucknell, the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, and Yale University.

Top 30 Colleges that produced the most Fortune 500 CEOs

1. The University of Wisconsin- Madison
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 14

2. Harvard University
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 12

3. Cornell University
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 10

4. The University of Michigan (UMich)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 8

5. Stanford University
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 7

6 (TIE). The University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 6

6 (TIE). The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 6

6 (TIE). Purdue University
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 6

6 (TIE). Texas A&M University (Texas A&M or A&M)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 6

10 (TIE). The State University of New York (SUNY)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 5

10 (TIE). Lehigh University
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 5

10 (TIE). Michigan State University (MSU)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 5

10 (TIE). Princeton University
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 5

10 (TIE). The University of Texas at Austin
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 5

10 (TIE). Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 5

10 (TIE). The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 5

10 (TIE). Yale University
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 5

18 (TIE). United States Military Academy (USMA)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

18 (TIE). University of Notre Dame
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

18 (TIE). University of North Carolina
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

18 (TIE). Dartmouth College
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

18 (TIE). Boston College
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

18 (TIE). University of Iowa (UIowa)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

18 (TIE). University of Miami
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

18 (TIE). New York University (NYU)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

18 (TIE). Northwestern University (NU)
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

18 (TIE). University of Utah
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 4

28 (TIE). University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 3

28 (TIE). University of Alabama
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 3

28 (TIE). Union College, Schenectady, New York
Number of Fortune 500 CEOs: 3

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Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a media and technology executive, macro-economist, strategic thinker, chair, and chief executive officer of the CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Under Dr. Amarendra's leadership, CEOWORLD magazine has become the world's most iconic news organization, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of business leaders daily. Additionally, he serves as the chair and founding member of the CEOWORLD magazine’s Inclusion Advisory Board.

In his current role, he counsels and collaborates with c-suite executives of large multinational corporations, helping them drive change in their companies to improve their competitiveness. Dr. Amarendra has extensive experience in serving on numerous boards. He leads and supports a globally dispersed team of columnists, correspondents, editors, journalists, reporters, researchers, and industry analysts.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from the European Global School, Paris, France. He also received his Doctoral Degree in Chartered Accountancy from the European International University Paris, France, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Ukraine. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and his master’s degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA) from European Global School Paris. Dr. Amarendra also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in International Relations and Affairs from the American University of Athens, Alabama, United States.

As CEO, he transformed the CEOWORLD magazine into a highly efficient, digital-first, profitable enterprise. Today, CEOWORLD magazine is a standard bearer for modern responsible journalism. Dr. Amarendra retains a strong desire to continuously improve his skills and abilities and believes that the first step to being a true leader is to inspire others to lead with you.

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is the CHAIR, CEO, AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR of the CEOWORLD magazine. Connect with him through LinkedIn.
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