Purdue's Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering continues to set the standard for excellence, maintaining its position among the nation’s top two programs for the sixth consecutive year. This sustained recognition highlights the strength of Purdue IE’s world-class faculty, innovative research, and transformative student experiences that prepare graduates to lead across industries. From pioneering advancements in human factors and data analytics to shaping the future of manufacturing and logistics, Purdue IE remains a leader in solving complex challenges and driving impact worldwide.

Earlier this year the graduate program ascended to the third position in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2026.

With the latest rankings all of the school's ranked programs maintain position of 1-2-3 (Online Master's #1, Undergraduate #2, Graduate #3), the school's best overall position this century.