Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | CEAT Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-5831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology was ranked 77th among public universities and 111th overall in the graduate engineering rankings released by U.S. News & World Report on June 18.
“CEAT continues to grow and we are proud of the recognition our faculty and students have earned,” said Dr. Hang-Chen Huang, CEAT Dean.
CEAT’s online graduate programs were ranked 10th among public institutions and 14th overall.
The Industrial Engineering & Business Management and Mechanical Engineering programs were ranked in the top 50% of public and private institutions. IEM ranked 26th among public institutions and 36th overall, while ME ranked 48th among public institutions and 77th overall.
CEAT’s Electrical Engineering programme has improved by 20 places from last year.
Additionally, the Biosystems Engineering and Petroleum Engineering programs also improved this year, both moving up two spots.
Designed for prospective students looking to further their education after college, the Best Graduate School rankings evaluate programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing.
“CEAT’s engineering programs prepare students for successful and rewarding careers and help them provide novel engineering solutions to the challenging problems facing the world today,” said Dr. Sunderesh Helagh, CEAT’s associate dean. “The U.S. News ranking is proof that students are receiving a quality education at an affordable cost.”
By collecting graduate school data each year, U.S. News presents up-to-date enrollment numbers, employment rates, faculty statistics and other important quality indicators to help prospective students make informed decisions.
“Deciding where to attend graduate school can be a daunting task, given the number of schools offering distinctive, high-quality programs,” said Dr. Lamont Jones, U.S. News education editor.
“Our Best Graduate School rankings and related content help prospective students choose the school that best suits their educational needs and ultimately achieve career success.”
Advanced degrees in engineering help students expand their capabilities, specialize in areas of interest and take advantage of leadership opportunities that can lead to higher salaries. To help students find the program that’s best for them, the U.S. News Best Engineering Schools rankings compare schools based on research activity, faculty resources, academic performance of admitted students and ratings by other engineering schools and employers. Prospective students can see how CEAT compares to other institutions and learn how the rankings are calculated at USNews.com.