Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Nuclear 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 2024-2025.
| 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) |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,306) | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,243) | ✔ ($4,050) |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (14,275) | ✔ ($5,610) |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,535) | ✔ |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,805) | ✔ ($5,424) |
| 8 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (9,394) | ✔ ($5,316) |
| 10 | Oregon State University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,250) | ✔ ($4,500) |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Nuclear 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 |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Oregon State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Nuclear Engineering schools. Among 11 best Nuclear Engineering schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| 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 |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | - | 12 athletic programs |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 16 athletic programs |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| 8 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| 10 | Oregon State University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Nuclear 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 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | Oregon State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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