With the release of U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 graduate school rankings, Georgia Tech’s Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISyE) has maintained its No. 1 status for the 26th year in a row.

“We are proud that ISyE’s hard work and dedication to excellence in education and research continues to be recognized,” said Edwin Romeijn, professor and H. Milton and Carolyn J. Stewart Chair. “This long-held position as # 1 in its field is a tribute to our world-class faculty, outstanding students, dedicated staff, and engaged alumni who can be found around the globe in leadership positions.”

Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering is ranked seventh in the U.S., tied with the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign. Five of its engineering programs are ranked in the top five in the country, continuing its overall strong showing in individual disciplines.