Purdue’s Online Industrial Engineering Master’s Ranked #1 Again
In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, Purdue University’s online Master’s in Industrial Engineering continued its leadership position as the No. 1 program in the nation.
Offered through the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, the online MSIE is recognized for combining academic rigor with flexibility for working professionals, delivering advanced training in areas such as optimization, data analytics, supply chain systems, and operations research. The sustained top ranking underscores Purdue IE’s national leadership in online graduate engineering education and the continued value of its degree in today’s workforce.