Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Production / Operations 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) |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,587) | ✔ ($6,486) |
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (6,316) | ✔ ($6,134) |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 5 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 6 | Northwestern University | Under, Grad | NAVY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,456) | ✔ ($7,692) |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (16,056) | ✔ ($5,398) |
| 8 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (13,109) | ✔ ($6,300) |
| 8 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
| 10 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,467) | ✔ ($4,430) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Production / Operations 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 | Carnegie Mellon University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Northwestern University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | Columbia University in the City of New York | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Indiana University-Bloomington | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Production / Operations schools. Among 10 best Production / Operations 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 |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 5 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 6 | Northwestern University | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 8 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 18 athletic programs |
| 8 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 10 | Indiana University-Bloomington | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Production / Operations 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 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | Northwestern University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | Columbia University in the City of New York | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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