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\"best-online-programs-grad-engineering2016\"<\/a>The college\u2019s commitment to online learning has been acknowledged once again by U.S. News & World Repor<\/em>t in its 2016 Best Online Programs rankings. The College of Engineering has been listed among the nation\u2019s finest, ranking 27th among online graduate engineering programs. The college\u2019s graduate information technology program, housed in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, ranked 16th in the nation among such programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur rankings reflect the commitment of our outstanding faculty and staff, who continually develop and enhance courses to provide students with a first-rate Auburn Engineering education in a more flexible format,\u201d said Christopher B. Roberts, dean of engineering.<\/p>\n

Auburn\u2019s online graduate programs were among more than 1,200 surveyed by U.S. News & World Report. Only regionally accredited institutions, in which all the required coursework could be completed via distance education, were evaluated. Factors used for ranking include student services and technology, faculty credentials and training, student engagement, admissions selectivity and academic peer reputation. U.S. News & World Report established rankings for each online master\u2019s program in education, engineering, business, nursing and computer information technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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