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Nuclear Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Nuclear Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

If you plan to study Nuclear Engineering, consider the program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located in Cambridge, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 41 nuclear engineering graduations were recorded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Studying Online at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Many students take online classes at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Among 11,886 students, 46 (0%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Nuclear Engineering Rankings at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

These rankings give you a sense of how Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Nuclear Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 1
Best Value Massachusetts #1 of 1
Best Value New England (Region) #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #9 of 20
Best Value Nationwide #14 of 20

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 1
Best Value Massachusetts #1 of 1
Best Value New England (Region) #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #9 of 20
Best Value Nationwide #14 of 20

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Nuclear Engineering graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nuclear Engineering graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are 41% women (17) and 59% men (24).

Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Among the 10 bachelor’s nuclear engineering graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

Massachusetts Institute of Technology gender breakdown of Nuclear Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nuclear Engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, above the national average of 29%.*

Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Of the 18 master’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 33% were women (6) and 67% were men (12).

Massachusetts Institute of Technology gender breakdown of Nuclear Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nuclear Engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Minority students account for 17% of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Among the 13 doctoral nuclear engineering graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

Massachusetts Institute of Technology gender breakdown of Nuclear Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nuclear Engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, lower than the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nuclear Engineering Concentrations at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Nuclear Engineering program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Nuclear Engineering 41

Top-Paying Careers for Nuclear Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Nuclear Engineering program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nuclear Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nuclear Engineers $134,531
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889

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