For the 36th year in a row, Georgia Tech’s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) has earned the No. 1 spot in the 2026 Best Engineering Schools ranking released by U.S. News & World Report.   

“This continued recognition reflects the exceptional work of our faculty and staff, students, and alumni, who are pushing the boundaries of industrial and systems engineering every day,” said Pınar Keskinocak, H. Milton and Carolyn J. Stewart School Chair and Professor.  

“Being ranked No. 1 for 36 consecutive years highlights the strength of our community and our commitment to innovation, impact, and leadership in the field.” 

Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering (COE) also maintained its strong national standing, placing fourth overall for the third consecutive year. In addition, all 11 of the Institute’s graduate engineering programs have ranked within the top 9 in their respective disciplines for the 12th straight year in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings.  

Explore the full list of COE program rankings here.