The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings for the best universities for pursuing a graduate degree in engineering were released today (Tuesday, April 8), and Missouri S&T continues to be listed as the top public university in the state and among the nation’s best.

“Missouri S&T has long been known as a top destination for graduate students and faculty members because they understand we are dedicated to conducting research that will help solve the world’s most pressing challenges,” says Dr. David Borrok, vice provost and dean of S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing. “We recognize the importance of investing in our research infrastructure and providing the tools necessary to support innovation, and I appreciate our efforts being acknowledged.”

The university rose to No. 49 (tied) nationally among public universities for graduate engineering programs, up four spots from last year. Among both public and private universities, S&T moved up two places this year and tied for No. 81.

Five of S&T’s programs climbed in the overall national rankings when compared to last year, including:

• Aerospace engineering, which rose to No. 40 from No. 41
• Chemical engineering, which rose to No. 94 from No. 102
• Electrical engineering, which rose to No. 72 from No. 82
• Mechanical engineering, which rose to No. 60 from No. 63
• Systems engineering, which rose to No. 55 from No. 62

Other S&T engineering programs with national rankings are civil engineering (43), computer engineering (85), environmental engineering (54), materials science and engineering (60), nuclear engineering (21) and petroleum engineering (16). The university’s new bioengineering program, which was launched in fall 2024, was ranked No. 114 in its first year.

These rankings come after S&T earned R-1 status from the Carnegie Foundation earlier this year – classifying S&T in the highest tier of research universities.

For more information about S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing, visit cec.mst.edu.

About Missouri S&T

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a STEM-focused research university of over 7,000 students located in Rolla, Missouri. Part of the four-campus University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T offers over 100 degrees in 40 areas of study and is among the nation’s top public universities for salary impact, according to the Wall Street Journal. For more information about Missouri S&T, visit  www.mst.edu.