October 01, 2009

Cal Poly Engineering Again Top Ranked

Year after year, Cal Poly Engineering makes the grade, according to U.S.News & World Report.

Last year, the college was named Number One for schools whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's. This year, Cal Poly Engineering was bested only by the U.S. Military and Naval Academies.

"In the last 11 years, we've ranked among the top four spots in the nation, and we've captured the top ranking five times during that span," notes Mohammad Noori, Engineering Dean. "This consistent recognition of excellence is remarkable and a wonderful tribute to the quality of our faculty and students. I'm particularly gratified by this year's achievement, given the severe budget cuts we've endured."

College of Engineering programs also made the list of Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs. Industrial and manufacturing, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering programs were each ranked as the top program at a public university, while Cal Poly's civil and environmental engineering program was ranked the second best program at a public university.

And, for the 17th year in a row, the university as a whole was rated the best public-master's university in the West.

The U.S. News rankings are available at www.usnews.com.