Purdue’s Undergraduate Computer Science Program continues to rise in rankings
09-25-2024
Purdue’s undergraduate CS program has achieved a top-20 ranking from U.S. News & World Report
Purdue CS 2025 Rankings
In U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings released Tuesday (Sept. 24), Purdue’s undergraduate computer science program is ranked among the Top 20 in the nation, reflecting its excellence in curriculum design, research opportunities, and the preparedness of its graduates for the tech industry.
The program ranked #16 this year, improving two places from last year’s ranking. Purdue’s sustained high rankings are not just accolades—they translate into real-world impact through initiatives like Purdue Computes, the university’s ambitious effort to shape the future of computer science and technology. Purdue Computes was launched to meet the ever-growing demand for computing-related majors and the advancement of the field.
"As Purdue CS’ undergraduate program climbs to #16 in the nation, we are proud to see our continuous drive for excellence acknowledged,” said Lucy Flesch, Frederick L. Hovde Dean, College of Science.
She added, “This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and the curiosity of our students. Initiatives like Purdue Computes, help to meet the growing demand for expertise in computing, and ensure that we continue to lead in education, research, and innovation.”
Other notable rankings include:
- Purdue Cybersecurity at #6
- Purdue Artificial Intelligence at #20
- Purdue Computer Systems at #13
- Purdue Software Engineering at #10
As Purdue continues to invest in emerging technologies, the Department of Computer Science is well-positioned to maintain and elevate its standing as one of the top computer science programs in the nation. With an eye on both academic excellence and practical application, Purdue’s commitment to shaping the future of technology through education, research, and industry partnerships will ensure that its graduates remain at the forefront of innovation.
"With over 3,000 computer science undergraduate students across our West Lafayette and Purdue Indianapolis campuses, Purdue CS continues to exemplify excellence at scale,” said Petros Drineas, professor and Samuel D. Conte Head of the Department of Computer Science.
“Ranking #16 nationally, and with top-10 programs in cybersecurity and software engineering demonstrates our leadership in driving the future of technology and innovation."
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The U.S. News & World Report's Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs rankings provide a critical assessment of academic institutions, offering valuable insight for prospective students and educators. The 2024-2025 rankings for computer science are based exclusively on peer assessments from leaders within the academic community, with specific criteria ensuring only high-quality programs are included in the evaluation.
About the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University
Founded in 1962, the Department of Computer Science was created to be an innovative base of knowledge in the emerging field of computing as the first degree-awarding program in the United States. The department continues to advance the computer science industry through research. US News & Reports ranks Purdue CS #8 in computer engineering and #19 and #18 overall in graduate and undergraduate computer science. Additionally the program is ranked 6th in cybersecurity, 8th in software engineering, 13th in systems, 15th in programming languages and data analytics, and 18th in theory. Graduates of the program are able to solve complex and challenging problems in many fields. Our consistent success in an ever-changing landscape is reflected in the record undergraduate enrollment, increased faculty hiring, innovative research projects, and the creation of new academic programs. The increasing centrality of computer science in academic disciplines and society, and new research activities—centered around foundations and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning, such as natural language processing, human computer interaction, vision, and robotics, as well as systems and security—are the future focus of the department. cs.purdue.edu