U.S. News & World Report ranks CEAT in the top for Online Master's in Engineering Programs
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Media Contact: Kristi Wheeler | Manager, CEAT marketing and Communications | 4057445831 | kristi.wheeler@okstate.edu
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University has been ranked No. 18 among the 2025 Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report.
This places CEAT at No. 1 in the state of Oklahoma and No. 2 if you include all surrounding states in the region (Texas, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, New Mexico and Arkansas).
Additionally, CEAT was ranked No. 12 among the 2025 Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs for Veterans, placing CEAT in the No. 1 spot in the state of Oklahoma and surrounding states.
U.S. News evaluated schools in the Online Master’s in Engineering Graduate Programs based on various factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer assessment, student excellence, and services and technologies.
“Being a land-grant and top-tier (R1) research university, Oklahoma State University offers top-ranked engineering programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels,” said Dr. Hanchen Huang, dean of CEAT.
In its 13th year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year's edition evaluates more than 1,600 online bachelor's and master's degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.
“Access to accurate and up-to-date information about online programs is important for prospective students and professionals as they choose a program that aligns with their educational and career goals,” said Dr. LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News. “By evaluating factors such as student engagement and program quality, Best Online Programs rankings can help students identify which schools offer an exceptional online learning experience.”
Prospective students can see how OSU compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated on USNews.com.
“The success and growth of OSU’s online engineering graduate programs are a testament to the exceptional leadership of CEAT (led by Dean Huang and Associate Dean Carisa Ramming), the expertise of our distinguished faculty (recognized nationally and globally in their fields), the dedication of our staff (who provide outstanding support and service), and the excellence of our students (highly respected by their professional peers),” said Nathan Cragun, manager for CEAT Online Learning. “Combined with OSU’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and outreach, these efforts ensure that our graduates will continue to benefit from and contribute to the nation’s top online engineering programs.”
CEAT offers online graduate programs in: Electrical Engineering, M.E.
Electrical Engineering, M.S.
Engineering and Technology Management, M.S.
Engineering Technology-Fire Safety and Explosion Protection, M.S.
Engineering Technology-Mechatronics and Robotics, M.S.
Fire and Emergency Management Administration, M.S.
Industrial Engineering and Management, M.S.
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