The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering has once again been recognized as one of the top graduate programs in the nation, securing the no. 2 spot for a consecutive year in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report college rankings. This prestigious ranking highlights the department's continued excellence and commitment to advancing the field of biomedical engineering.
Coulter BME joins eight other schools within the College of Engineering that have achieved top 9 rankings in their respective degree program areas. The engineering school’s graduate program itself ranked no. 4 in the nation, while the college remains the no. 2 engineering school overall.
The April 8th rankings are based solely on peer assessments conducted by department heads in each specialty area. Peer assessment surveys were conducted in fall 2024 and early 2025 for the 13 engineering specialty rankings.
Coulter BME’s sustained high ranking is a testament to its innovative research, exceptional faculty, and dedicated students. The department continues to lead the way in biomedical engineering education and research, contributing significantly to the advancement of healthcare technologies and solutions.
