Engineering Management program ranked among top 10 nationwide
The program is ranked no. 8 among more than 110 programs
Adapted from UB Now
Published January 27, 2026
The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ engineering management program came in at No. 8 among more than 110 programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs overall category.
The program has climbed 41 spots since its initial ranking of No. 49 in 2022.
The engineering management program is designed for engineers who want to take leadership roles in their organizations and industries.
“Our engineering management program’s rise to eighth in the nation is a powerful testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff and to the talent of the students they prepare for advancement as industry leaders,” says Kemper E. Lewis, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
The program is led by Cecilia Martínez León, associate professor of teaching in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
To rank the master’s in engineering programs, U.S. News considered five categories: engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer assessment, services and technologies, and student excellence.
The School of Nursing’s RN to BS program ranked No. 2 in the nation among roughly 350 online bachelor’s degree programs, regardless of discipline. It ranked No. 1 the past two years.
Learn more about the engineering management program online.
