The 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings for graduate engineering schools have been released, and Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science has shown significant improvement. The overall ranking for the college has moved up one spot to tie at #111, with several individual programs also scoring well. Industrial and systems engineering ranked #36, biomedical engineering ranked #69, materials engineering ranked #75, and mechanical engineering ranked #86. The computer science program also saw an improvement, jumping from #105 to #96 in the rankings.
President Harvey Stenger expressed his pride and excitement in the high rankings and improvements, recognizing the faculty and staff for their dedication to excellence. Provost Donald Hall emphasized the long-standing tradition of excellence at the Watson College, with faculty and students coming together from around the world to share their passion for engineering. Incoming Watson College Dean Atul Kelkar highlighted the exceptional scholarship and dedication of the faculty and staff, emphasizing the quality education provided to graduate students both in the classroom and the lab.
These rankings are a testament to the hard work and commitment of the Watson College faculty and staff, who continue to offer an outstanding education to graduate students. The rankings, based on surveys from academic leaders at peer institutions, reflect the overall excellence in engineering and computer science programs at Binghamton University. As the college continues to strive for academic excellence and innovation, these rankings serve as recognition of the dedication and commitment of the entire Watson College community.
