Material Science Lab at Drexel
The 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate Schools” rankings,
released today, show impressive gains for Drexel University's College of
Engineering, which moved up 22 spots to #75 in the Best Engineering
Schools list.
Several departments within the College also earned strong rankings. The
Materials Engineering program is ranked #29, an improvement of 8 spots
from last year. The Chemical Engineering program is ranked #53, rising 7
places. Other notable rankings include Civil Engineering at #51,
Mechanical Engineering at #56, Computer Engineering at #55,
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering at #59, and
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at #41.
"These results in the U.S. News rankings are a testament to the
outstanding work being done by our faculty, researchers and students,"
said Kapil Dandekar, PhD, E. Warren Colehower Chair Professor and
Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Graduate Education. "Drexel
Engineering's upward trajectory reflects our commitment to conducting
impactful research, providing a world-class education, and developing
solutions to global challenges."
The U.S. News Best Engineering Schools methodology weighs factors
including research activity, faculty resources, student selectivity, and
assessments by peers and recruiters. The rankings are based on
statistical surveys of more than 220 engineering schools that grant
doctoral degrees. Drexel Engineering's ranking improvements reflect its
strong performance across these various metrics.
"Drexel engineers are answering the call to help solve pressing societal
problems through research, innovation and collaboration," Dandekar said.
"These rankings confirm that our graduate programs are on the right
track. With a focus on real-world, experiential learning, we're
empowering the next generation of engineering leaders."