Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has been ranked No. 105 in the 2026 Best Engineering Schools rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

The college improved one position from last year’s ranking of No. 106, continuing its upward trajectory in national recognition. Several CEAT programs also earned strong placements, with multiple disciplines ranking among the top 100 nationwide.

Petroleum Engineering led the way at No. 14, followed by Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at No. 21 and Industrial Engineering and Management at No. 46. Aerospace Engineering rose three spots to No. 53, while Civil Engineering ranked No. 75.

Chemical Engineering demonstrated notable growth, climbing seven positions to No. 78, and Mechanical Engineering advanced six spots to No. 85. Materials Science and Engineering was ranked No. 94.

Electrical Engineering experienced the largest gain among CEAT programs, rising 10 positions to No. 112.

These rankings highlight CEAT’s continued commitment to academic excellence, innovation and impactful research across its engineering disciplines.

“Our continued rise over the past two years speaks to the quality of our people,” CEAT Dean Hanchen Huang said. “As we attract top talents and our alumni become more prominent, the college's prominence comes naturally.”

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Through the ongoing, annual collection of graduate school data — including figures on enrollment, job attainment, faculty and other critical quality indicators — U.S. News provides the essential information that helps prospective students make informed decisions.

"The 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings are designed to provide those pursuing an advanced degree with a wealth of data to inform their academic choices and to help them as they evaluate their post-college choices,” said Dr. LaMont Jones, managing editor for Education at U.S. News. "Achieving a top rank signifies a program demonstrates strong performance across key metrics – from faculty resources and research activity to graduate employment and student selectivity – which ultimately serves those seeking the best possible graduate education."

Prospective students can see how OSU compares to other institutions and programs and how the rankings are calculated on USNews.com.