NEW YORK, NY: The University of Florida College of Engineering’s undergraduate program, for programs where the doctorate is the highest degree, was ranked 34th in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings this week.  The ranking was 19th among public institutions.  According to the magazine, the programs are ranked solely on a peer assessment survey.  The survey was conducted in the spring of 2012.  Rankings were also released at the University level, with the University of Florida climbing four spots to 54 overall, 17th among public institutions.