MIT’s Engineering and Business Programs Excel in 2024-25 U.S. News Rankings

MIT’s graduate engineering program has once again secured the top position in the latest annual rankings released by U.S. News and World Report. This prestigious recognition has been consistent since 1990, when the magazine first evaluated such programs.

Engineering Excellence Across Multiple Disciplines

MIT leads the rankings in six specific engineering disciplines, showcasing its strength in aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering, chemical engineering, and computer engineering (which is tied with Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley). Furthermore, it ranks first in electrical/electronic/communications engineering, materials engineering, and mechanical engineering. The institute also holds a commendable second place in biomedical engineering/bioengineering (tied with Duke University, Georgia Tech, and Stanford) and nuclear engineering.

Business School Rankings and MBA Specialties

In addition to its engineering accolades, the MIT Sloan School of Management has also earned high rankings, coming in at No. 5 among the best graduate business programs as announced on April 9.

Within the individual MBA specialties, MIT excels as well, ranking first in four areas: business analytics, information systems, production/operations, and project management (tied with Carnegie Mellon University). Additionally, it stands at second place in supply chain/logistics.

The rankings published by U.S. News are derived from two primary sources: reputational surveys conducted among deans and academic officials, along with statistical indicators that evaluate the quality of faculty, research output, and student performance.

Ranking Methodology and Notable Achievements

It’s noteworthy that the less frequent evaluations of graduate programs in fields such as sciences, social sciences, and humanities rely solely on reputational surveys. Among the 12 disciplines reviewed this year, MIT has proudly secured the first position in computer science.