VCU College of Engineering departments all climb in U.S. News and World Report graduate program rankings
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering graduate programs are consistently ranked among the top programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Departments at VCU Engineering continue to rise in the rankings, with the biomedical engineering and online engineering master’s program noted as top performers in 2025 and qualifying for a badge from the publication.
“The success of every department is testament to the collaborative way we approach engineering within the college,” says Azim Eskandarian, D.Sc., the Alice T. and William H. Goodwin Jr. Dean of the VCU College of Engineering. “As we prepare the next generation of engineers to meet the world’s challenges, our focus remains on discoveries and innovation that benefit humanity. Graduate education is the next step in a student’s career. It’s those amazing students, their faculty educators, and the staff who support the important work we do that makes this ranking by U.S. News and World Report possible. We’re honored by this recognition and will continue creating an unrivaled engineering education for our students.”
Individual VCU Engineering departments were ranked in the areas of biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, mechanical, nuclear and computer science.
Designed for prospective students looking to further their education beyond college, the Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluate programs in various disciplines, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and nursing.
By collecting graduate school data annually, U.S. News presents the most current figures on enrollment, job placement, faculty, and other critical quality indicators that help prospective students make informed decisions.
The VCU College of Engineering offers innovative undergraduate and graduate degree programs tailored to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving engineering field. As part of a premier research university, students are given the opportunity to perform real-world research in our state-of-the-art facilities as soon as they enroll. Browse videos and recent news to discover how the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares the next generation of scientists and engineers for the challenges of the future.
Categories Biomedical Engineering, Chemical & Life Science Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering