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Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering was ranked No. 1 among the best online graduate engineering programs in 2022 in the state of Texas. | Image: Texas A&M Engineering
Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering was again ranked No. 1 in the state of Texas for its online graduate engineering programs.

The latest ranking, from U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 Best Online Programs, rates Texas A&M’s online master’s engineering program ninth in the nation, tied with the Missouri University of Science and Technology and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

“We embrace our role as the sole land-grant institution of Texas, and focus on inclusive excellence in all of our online courses,” said Dr. Sunay Palsole, assistant vice chancellor for engineering remote education.  “This ranking reflects that philosophy and the commitment of the faculty and college to providing the highest caliber of online education to serve the citizens of Texas and the world.”

According to the report, U.S. News assessed 1,733 programs and ranked 1,651 online programs, the most in its 10-year history. Texas A&M’s Engineering Online program ranked ninth out of 104 best programs. Schools are ranked based on a number of factors, from online engagement to student excellence.

“I’m not at all surprised that our online master’s program ranked among the top 10 in the nation,” said Dr. John E. Hurtado, interim vice chancellor and dean of engineering at Texas A&M. “This ranking reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty in providing the best possible education for all our students, including those who learn online.”

In addition to online engineering program’s overall ranking, the college was also ranked in the top 20 in the nation for:

4th (tied): Master of Engineering in electrical engineering
7th (tied): Master of Engineering in industrial engineering
7th (tied): Master of Engineering in mechanical engineering
16th: Master of Science in engineering management
15th: Best online master’s in engineering programs for veterans

To learn more about the online graduate degrees offered by the College of Engineering, visit the Engineering Online website.