--- title: UMD Climbs to No. 17 Among Public Universities in U.S. News’ Ranking date: 2024-09-24T00:00:00-04:00 author: Hafsa Siddiqi canonical_url: "https://umdrightnow.umd.edu/news-releases/umd-climbs-to-no-17-among-public-universities-in-u-s-news-ranking" section: News Releases --- News Releases # UMD Climbs to No. 17 Among Public Universities in U.S. News’ Ranking Record-High Placement Reflects Improvements in Graduation Rates, Student-to-Faculty Ratio, Alums’ Earnings ![View of the Mall and ODK Fountain looking towards Main Administration Building, fall foliage.](https://omc-system.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/umdrn/MainAdminresize.jpg?w=1624&h=1083&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1770151371&s=7213a0e52329a21d3400e5139db873eb) John T. Consoli/University of Maryland September 24, 2024 ## Contacts Media Relations: **COLLEGE PARK, Md** - The University of Maryland rose to No. 44 among national universities in rankings released Tuesday by *U.S. News & World Report,* its best-ever showing—and a 20-position leap since 2020. UMD also jumped two spots to No. 17 among public schools, its highest in over a decade, in the influential 2025 "[Best Colleges](https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges)" guide. The university now has a combined 71 top-25 rankings for its schools, colleges, programs and specialties, according to *U.S. News*. “We should all be proud to be part of a university that is recognized across the board for our academic excellence, research enterprise, workplace environment, student experience and commitment to inclusivity,” university President Darryll J. Pines and Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice said in a joint email to the campus community. UMD’s improved graduation and retention rates, faculty salaries, student-to-faculty ratio, incoming student test scores and graduate earnings all led to the university’s record-high rating. “While rankings are but one measure of success, their deeper meaning is a reflection of our work as a university community to achieve excellence in all we do—including the investments we’ve made in our people,” said Pines and Rice. *U.S. News* also examines academic fields and undergraduate programs in its rankings, which prospective students have relied on during college searches for more than four decades. UMD received high marks in the following categories: **Business** - UMD placed 23rd overall and No. 13 among public institutions, with three specialties in the top 25: - Management information systems: No. 9 overall, No. 7 among publics - Management: No. 17 overall, No. 11 among publics - Supply chain management/logistics: No. 16 overall, No. 14 among publics **Computer Science** - UMD ranked No. 19 nationally and No. 11 among public institutions, with three specialties in the top 25: - Artificial intelligence: No. 12 overall, No. 5 among publics - Cybersecurity: No. 13 overall, No. 9 among publics - Computer systems: No. 18 overall; No. 11 among publics **Engineering** - UMD rose to No. 16 nationally and No. 9 among public institutions, with six specialties in the top 25: - Aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical: No. 11 nationwide, No. 7 among publics - Civil engineering: No. 20 nationwide; No. 15 among publics - Computer engineering: No. 17 nationwide, No. 11 among publics - Electrical/electronic/communications engineering: No. 24 nationwide, No. 14 among publics - Mechanical engineering: No. 17 nationwide, No. 11 among publics - Materials engineering: No. 23 nationwide, No. 16 among publics **Behavioral Sciences** - Economics: No. 30 overall; No. 9 among publics - Psychology: No. 34 overall; No. 16 among publics **Other notable rankings**: - Best college for veterans: No. 24 nationwide; No. 17 among publics - Most innovative: No. 21 among publics - Best undergraduate teaching: No. 22 among publics - Living-learning communities: No. 10 “program to look for” ## About the University of Maryland The University of Maryland (UMD) is the state's flagship university driven by a community of more than 50,000 fearless Terrapins. As a leading research university and top 20 public institution, UMD is proud to be part of the Association of American Universities. Dedicated to excellence and impact for the public good, the university is propelled by a $1.4 billion joint research enterprise. UMD is the nation’s first Do Good campus, and is consistently ranked for its innovation, research and top-tier academic programs. Located in the National Capital Region, the university offers an unparalleled student experience with federal internship opportunities, hundreds of academic programs and study abroad options, and top-ranked living-learning programs. Spurred by a culture of innovation and creativity, UMD’s faculty are global leaders in their fields and include Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners and members of the national academies. For more information about the University of Maryland, College Park, visit [umd.edu](http://umd.edu/) Topics [ Rankings & Awards ](/news-releases?topic[]=rankings-awards) [ Campus & Community ](/news-releases?topic[]=campus-community)