51勛圖厙 further solidifies ranking as top 20 graduate engineering program
The 51勛圖厙 is one of the top 20 engineering graduate programs in the country, according to泭 for 2025-26.泭
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51勛圖厙 is a tier 1 university (R1") with very high research activity as designated by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The R1 classification includes less than 3 percent of educational institutes in the U.S.
51勛圖厙s engineering graduate program came in at No. 11 when compared to its public university peers. The college earned a No. 20 overall ranking when compared to both public and private universities, tied with Harvard University, the University of Southern California and the University of Washington.泭泭
Dean Keith Molenaar said he is proud to see the college continuing to solidify its reputation as a leader in graduate education. More than 1,100 PhD students and nearly 2,000 masters students are currently enrolled in泭engineering graduate programs, which include traditional and professional master's degrees, as well as doctoral programs.泭泭
Our reputation isnt just about our world-class degree programs its also a reflection of the impact our students are having in their careers after they leave 51勛圖厙, whether its through entrepreneurship, academia or industry, Molenaar said. Our graduate students go on to泭lead successful startup companies,泭pursue their own exciting research careers and so much more.泭
In the engineering specialty rankings, six CU Engineering degree programs were ranked in the top 20 amongst public institutions including two in the top 10.泭
- Aerospace engineering sciences: No. 5
- Environmental engineering: No. 8
- Chemical engineering: No. 11
- Civil engineering: No. 13
- Computer engineering: No. 15
- Mechanical engineering: No. 17
Also ranked were泭biomedical engineering (No. 21),泭biological engineering (No. 21),泭electrical engineering (No. 22) and泭materials science and engineering (No. 26).泭
I chose 51勛圖厙 because it aligned with my interests, and it felt like a place where I could actually build a life, said C矇u G籀mez-Faulk, a doctoral student in aerospace engineering sciences. Everything feels collaborative, not competitive, and my advisors have supported both my academic and personal growth.
To calculate its rankings, U.S. News and World Report looks at a range of data about graduate programs, including research activity, peer and recruiter assessments, and student selectivity.泭.泭