One of the key goals of the Cullen College of Engineering is to garner a reputation that matches its bolstering research and academic programs. Through the years, the college has racked up a string of accolades and recognitions. Take a look at how we measure up:
U.S. News & World Report
#71
No. 71 Graduate School in the Nation for 2023
Program Rankings
Petroleum: #10
Chemical: #31
Industrial: #42
Civil: #64
Environmental: #64
Mechanical: #69
Biomedical: #74
Electrical: #82
Materials: #84
Each year, U.S. News & World Report ranks professional school programs in business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing, including specialties in each area. Other disciplines are ranked periodically.
The rankings are based on two types of data: expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research and students.
Steppingblocks
#6
Steppingblocks named the Cullen College's petroleum engineering program as No. 6 in the country for productive graduates and return on investment for 2022.
The average salary for petroleum engineers with a degree from UH was $124,630. Schlumberger, Chevron and ExxonMobil were identified as the three top employers of UH graduates, with the relevant skills of hydraulic fracturing, petrophysics and formation evaluation.
The Princeton Review
#44
The Princeton Review routinely lists the University of Houston highly for multiple criteria. Most recently, the University of Houston was recognized for the following:
- Ranked #44 — Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Public Schools) — rated for return on investment.
- Top 50 Colleges that Create Futures — schools that “empower students to discover practical applications for their talents and interests through experiences that complement their classes and coursework.”
Forbes.com
TOP 50
According to Forbes.com, the University of Houston maintains the following distinctions:
- Top 50 Public College
- Ranked #80 for Research Universities