Our primary focus in on preparing individual MEng students to launch their careers in industry or further education with the most skill and self-efficacy possible, not on rankings. Nonetheless, it’s noteworthy how highly regarded our university, college, department, and faculty are nationally and globally.
#1 in the U.S. and #22 in the World, Civil Engineering (2023; Shanghai Ranking)
#9 in the U.S., Graduate Civil Engineering (2023-2024, Niche)
#17 in the U.S., Best Colleges and Universities (2025, Wall Street Journal)
#18 in the U.S., National Universities (2025, U.S. News & World Report)
Our department has 10 faculty listed in the 2023 “World’s Top 2% Scientists List.”