The Lyles School of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering's Online Master's Program has been recognized as the #1 program in the country.

U.S. News & World Report has released its national rankings of Best Online Graduate Programs for 2026 with the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering #1 overall. The rankings are based on engagement, faculty credentials and training, expert opinion, services and technologies, and student excellence.

“Whether you are a student in our classrooms or attending virtually from the other side of the world, our goal is the same: to provide the best education possible,” said Ayman Habib, Interim Head of Civil and Construction Engineering and the Thomas A. Page Professor of Civil Engineering. “Our faculty and staff work tirelessly to ensure our students are ready to be the next leaders in engineering.”

Purdue Civil and Construction Engineering’s Online Master’s Program — along with the school’s graduate and undergraduate programs — is a consistent top 10 program in the nation, rated by USNWR rankings.

For more information about Purdue’s 2026 rankings, visit: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q1/purdues-online-masters-degrees-in-engineering-and-education-achieve-top-spots-in-national-rankings-making-significant-gains