Doctor’s Degrees in Nanotechnology
Education Levels of Nanotech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 28 people earned their doctor's degree in nanotech. This makes it the 184th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nanotech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Basic Certificate | 8 |
| Associate Degree | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Nanotech Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nanotech majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nanotech majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in nanotech. About 67.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nanotech doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Nanotech Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nanotech. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nanotech students seekinga doctor's degree is Rice University. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nanotech from Rice. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nanotech. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in nanotech from UW Seattle. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nanotech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in nanotech from VCU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nanotech that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 110 |
| General Engineering Technology | 11 |
| Construction Engineering | 10 |
| Quality Control Technology | 7 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 6 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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