More programs at the UNM School of Engineering are ranked nationally than ever before. Five UNM engineering programs are listed in recent annual rankings. U.S. News & World Report's 2007 edition of "America's Best Graduate Schools" ranks the University of New Mexico computer engineering program #54 and its electrical engineering program #61 among all universities ranked.
The computer engineering program jumped eight places over its previous ranking in 2005 and the electrical engineering program rose by three places.
Rankings published in April also showed UNM’s computer science at #67, civil engineering at #74 and mechanical engineering at #85.
“Our department has consistently focused on excellence in research and education and our latest rankings reflect such a focus,” said Chaouki Abdallah, professor and chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering. "Our recent rise reflects the fact that our reputation, which is the basis of these rankings, is catching up with the considerable achievements of our faculty and students.”
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