Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| 2 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,805) | ✔ ($5,424) |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (16,056) | ✔ ($5,398) |
| 7 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
| 9 | Cornell University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,954) | ✔ ($6,612) |
| 9 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
| 9 | University of Colorado Boulder | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,500) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Cornell University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Colorado Boulder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools. Among 11 best Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools, all schools are member of NAA, and all schools are member of NCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 19 athletic programs |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 2 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 9 | Cornell University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 20 athletic programs |
| 9 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Colorado Boulder | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | - | 9 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | Cornell University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 9 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Colorado Boulder | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs