Top Ten Ranking for 麻豆视频 Aerospace
The Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the 麻豆视频 has received major recognition as a top ten aerospace program, according to U.S. News & World Report.
CU Boulder鈥檚 aerospace graduate program is ranked No. 8 in the nation and No. 5 among public institutions whose highest degree is a doctorate, according to the publication鈥檚 annual 鈥楤est Graduate Schools鈥 issue.
鈥淲e here at CU Boulder have known for years the role we鈥檝e played in the state鈥檚 aerospace industry,鈥 said Robert H. Davis, Dean. 鈥淚t is gratifying to see national publications such as U.S. News & World Report recognize that our College of Engineering and Applied Science is doing more than providing an education for students. We are helping drive the state鈥檚 economy and the nation鈥檚 aerospace industry.鈥
The state of Colorado is a leading center in the aerospace field, and CU Boulder plays a critical role. Colorado has the nation鈥檚 third largest aerospace economy and more private aerospace jobs per capita than any state in the country. 麻豆视频 40 percent of CU Boulder aerospace graduates remain in the state, taking jobs with local aerospace companies.
鈥淲e have an outstanding program that is pushing the frontiers of aerospace research,鈥 said Penina Axelrad, chair of the aerospace engineering sciences department. 鈥淚鈥檓 proud of this honor and what it says about the work being done at CU Boulder.鈥
In total, four of CU Boulder鈥檚 engineering programs earned top 20 rankings:
- Aerospace: No. 5 among public institutions, No. 8 overall
- Chemical: No. 9 among public institutions, No. 15 overall
- Civil: No. 16 among public institutions, No. 24 overall
- Environmental: No. 14 among public institutions, No. 21 overall
The U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings are based on academic peer assessment, corporate and corporate recruiter reviews, student selectivity, faculty resources, and research activity. Engineering programs at 194 colleges and universities were reviewed for the rankings.