Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Undergraduate Industrial / Manufacturing 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 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,805) | ✔ ($5,424) |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (16,056) | ✔ ($5,398) |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,300) | ✔ ($5,456) |
| 4 | Northwestern University | Under, Grad | NAVY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,456) | ✔ ($7,692) |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 7 | Cornell University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,954) | ✔ ($6,612) |
| 8 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (14,275) | ✔ ($5,610) |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,306) | ✔ |
| 12 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (9,394) | ✔ ($5,316) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Undergraduate Industrial / Manufacturing 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 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | Northwestern University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Cornell University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 12 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Undergraduate Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering schools. Among 12 best Undergraduate Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 4 | Northwestern University | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 7 | Cornell University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 20 athletic programs |
| 8 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 16 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 12 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 13 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Undergraduate Industrial / Manufacturing 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 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 4 | Northwestern University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | Cornell University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | Texas A & M University-College Station | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 12 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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