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2026 Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools

There are 38 colleges that offer a degree in Nanotechnology. Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Finding the Best Nanotechnology School for You

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Nanotechnology program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. This report analyzed 38 schools in the United States to see which Nanotechnology programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools.

#1

Rice University

Houston, TX

Our 2026 rankings named Rice University the most popular school in the U.S. for Nanotechnology majors. Located in Houston, TX, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 32 degrees in Nanotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $71,544. Read More…

University of Washington-Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Seattle, WA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 25 degrees in Nanotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,990. Read full report on Nanotechnology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

#3

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Located in West Lafayette, IN, this is a public institution. This school awarded 9 degrees in Nanotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $61,124. Read full report on Nanotechnology at Purdue University-Main Campus

#4

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ

Rio Salado College comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Located in Tempe, AZ, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in Nanotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,539. Full Nanotechnology at Rio Salado College Report

University of Central Florida landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. University of Central Florida is a public school located in Orlando, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in Nanotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,960. Read full report on Nanotechnology at University of Central Florida

#6

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. University of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit school located in Philadelphia, PA. This school awarded 7 degrees in Nanotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $86,069. Read More…

SUNY Polytechnic Institute comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public school located in Utica, NY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Nanotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $55,116. Full Nanotechnology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute Report

Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public school located in Richmond, VA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in Nanotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,934. Full Nanotechnology at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Located in University Park, PA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in Nanotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $54,468. Read More…

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Rapid City, SD, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people earned their degree in Nanotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $71,587. Full Nanotechnology at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Report

Montgomery County Community College comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Montgomery County Community College is a public school located in Blue Bell, PA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people earned their degree in Nanotechnology from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,186. Full Nanotechnology at Montgomery County Community College Report

#12

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL

Oakton College landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Des Plaines, IL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people earned their degree in Nanotechnology from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $41,151. Full Nanotechnology at Oakton College Report

#13

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Salt Lake Community College is a public school located in Salt Lake City, UT. This school awarded 1 degrees in Nanotechnology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,023. Read More…

#14

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Carnegie Mellon University is a private nonprofit school located in Pittsburgh, PA. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $88,268. Full Nanotechnology at Carnegie Mellon University Report

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public school located in Bloomsburg, PA. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,429. Read More…

Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Community College of Allegheny County is a public school located in Pittsburgh, PA. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,760. Read full report on Nanotechnology at Community College of Allegheny County

#17

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Drexel University is a private nonprofit school located in Philadelphia, PA. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,209. Read full report on Nanotechnology at Drexel University

#18

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY

Erie Community College comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Located in Buffalo, NY, this is a public institution. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,583. Full Nanotechnology at Erie Community College Report

#19

Excelsior University

Albany, NY

Excelsior University landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Albany, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,971. Read More…

#20

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Harvard University is a private nonprofit school located in Cambridge, MA. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,518. Read More…

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Indiana, PA, this is a public institution. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,364. Read full report on Nanotechnology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

#22

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Located in Baltimore, MD, this is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $89,069. Full Nanotechnology at Johns Hopkins University Report

#23

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA

Lehigh Carbon Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Lehigh Carbon Community College is a public school located in Schnecksville, PA. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,915. Read full report on Nanotechnology at Lehigh Carbon Community College

#24

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA

North Seattle College comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Nanotechnology majors. Located in Seattle, WA, this is a public institution. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,768. Read full report on Nanotechnology at North Seattle College

Schenectady County Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking. Located in Schenectady, NY, this is a public institution. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

#31

University at Albany

Albany, NY
#32

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY
#33

University of Denver

Denver, CO
#35

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT
#37

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI
#38

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

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More Nanotechnology Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Nanotechnology Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Nanotechnology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Nanotechnology 108
Related Major Annual Graduates
Electromechanical Engineering 11,920
Industrial Production Technology 11,391
Environmental Control Technology 10,798
Drafting & Design Engineering 9,702
Electronics Engineering 9,196

References

*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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