by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Nanotech Schools” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Nanotechnology is the 340th most popular major in the country with 114 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, nanotechnology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $0 and had an average of $0 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Best Value Nanotech Schools” ranking looked at 4 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in nanotechnology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent nanotechnology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the nanotechnology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Nanotech Schools” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.
The colleges and universities below are the best for nanotech students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Erie Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Nanotech Schools. Located in Buffalo, New York, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s nanotech students in 2020-2021.
Erie Community College also made our “Best Nanotechnology Schools” list, coming in at #4. The yearly cost to attend Erie Community College is $4,575 for Nanotech students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Excelsior College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Nanotech Schools list. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 2 ’s nanotech degrees in 2020-2021.
Excelsior College also made our “Best Nanotechnology Schools” list, coming in at #2.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Nanotech Schools. SD Mines is a public institution located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
SD Mines not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Nanotechnology Schools” list. It costs about $19,919 for nanotech students per year to attend South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Nanotech Schools. Arizona State University - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
ASU - Tempe also made our “Best Nanotechnology Schools” list, coming in at #1. The estimated yearly cost for ASU - Tempe is $13,107 for Nanotech students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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