The Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin has consistently ranked among the country's top engineering schools.
Among graduate schools, the 2010 edition of the U.S. News & World Report ranked the Cockrell School tenth among 198 of the nation's engineering colleges offering advanced degrees. Overall graduate school rankings are based on an intricate statistical methodology. For ranking individual graduate program quality, the magazine surveyed department heads in each specialty area and all Cockrell School programs ranked in the top 20: Aerospace (8th), Biomedical (17th), Chemical (7th), Civil (3rd), Computer (9th), Electrical/Electronics (10th), Environmental (4th), Mechanical (11th), and Petroleum (1st).
Among engineering bachelor's degree programs, the 2010 edition of U. S. News & World Report ranked the Cockrell School ninth in the nation among more than 350 accredited engineering schools, and fifth among public institutions. The magazine surveyed deans and select faculty of engineering schools for its latest issue of America's Best Colleges, and UT Austin's departmental engineering programs were all ranked in the top 20: Aerospace (9th), Biomedical (19th), Chemical (6th), Civil (4th), Computer (8th), Electrical/Electronics (11th), Environmental (8th), Mechanical (10th), and Petroleum (2nd).
The College's 255 professorial faculty, 656 staff, and 1,731 student employees serve more than 7,200 students enrolled in nine undergraduate and 13 graduate programs.
Our faculty members are recognized worldwide for their expertise. Their widespread influence is illustrated in two ways. First, the College ranks fourth in number of faculty who are National Academy of Engineering members. Second, members have earned more than 80 young faculty awards from the National Science Foundation. Our students are among the most highly qualified in the country - UT Austin attracts the second highest number of National Merit Scholars in the nation.
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The Dean's Vision Statement
- Educate students to become leaders in engineering, technology, and industry to advance society and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
- Create technological knowledge to solve critical global problems, including energy, human health, urbanization, and sustainability.
- Develop new energy initiatives to address grand challenges in energy supply and demand through technology advances, talent development, education, and policy.
- Attract national research centers that leverage the best ideas from faculty and students in diverse, but synergistic areas, and foster interdisciplinary education.
- Upgrade and expand facilities to provide the most effective environment for 21st century engineering research and education.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Cockrell School of Engineering is to achieve excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service. We strive to:
- Provide an educational experience that inspires students to reach for the highest levels of intellectual attainment and personal growth throughout their lives;
- Provide a scholarly and professional environment that enables students and faculty to make lasting contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the creative practice of engineering;
- Engage in service that enhances the public's understanding of technology and facilitates its use for the betterment of society;
- Lead the nation in providing equality of opportunity for engineering education.
