Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Atomic Science 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 | University of Colorado Boulder | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,500) | ✔ |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 3 | Harvard University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,748) | ✔ ($7,446) |
| 4 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Maryland-College Park | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (12,465) | ✔ ($6,036) |
| 6 | University of Rochester | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,084) | ✔ ($7,230) |
| 8 | California Institute of Technology | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,572) | ✔ ($7,791) |
| 9 | University of Arizona | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,575) | ✔ ($5,000) |
| 10 | Rice University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,701) | ✔ ($4,800) |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Atomic Science 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 | University of Colorado Boulder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Harvard University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Maryland-College Park | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Rochester | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | California Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Arizona | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Rice University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Atomic Science schools. Among 11 best Atomic Science schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Colorado Boulder | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | - | 9 athletic programs |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Harvard University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 21 athletic programs |
| 4 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Maryland-College Park | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Rochester | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | 14 athletic programs |
| 8 | California Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Arizona | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 10 | Rice University | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 9 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Atomic Science 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 | University of Colorado Boulder | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Harvard University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 4 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of Maryland-College Park | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Rochester | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 | California Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | University of Arizona | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | Rice University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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