Purdue ECE soars to new heights in USNWR rankings

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Purdue ECE's legacy of excellence

In the latest rankings from the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR), the undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees offered by the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) have once again placed amongst the nation’s elite ECE programs

The top 10 rankings for the undergraduate program include a highest-ever ranking for Computer Engineering, which jumped three spots to No.7. Electrical Engineering had an impressive showing as well, moving up two spots to No. 8.

At the graduate level, Purdue ECE once again garnered recognition for its exceptional offerings. USNWR ranked the Electrical Engineering graduate program No.8. The Computer Engineering graduate program secured No. 10.

The excellence of Purdue ECE extends beyond the confines of traditional classroom education through its online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSECE) program. The online MSECE has claimed the top spot on the USNWR list for Electrical Engineering programs for the third consecutive year. This accomplishment underscores the department’s commitment to delivering high-quality education through online platforms, catering to diverse learners worldwide.

These rankings are a testament to Purdue ECE’s dedication to providing exceptional education and advancing the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Across 

the undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, our climb in the national rankings reflects a commitment to innovation, research, and academic distinction.