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Nuclear Engineering at Oregon State University

If you plan to study Nuclear Engineering, consider the program at Oregon State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 50 nuclear engineering degrees were granted at Oregon State University.

Online Class Availability at Oregon State University

Online coursework is an option at Oregon State University. Among 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Nuclear Engineering Rankings at Oregon State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Oregon State University’s Nuclear Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#15 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 20

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#15 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#20 of 20

Earnings for Nuclear Engineering Graduates from Oregon State University

Graduates of Oregon State University’s Nuclear Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,169
2 years	$46,087
3 years	$63,523
4 years	$82,731
5 years	$94,372

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nuclear Engineering graduates from Oregon State University report median earnings of $82,731, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nuclear Engineering graduates from Oregon State University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Nuclear Engineering graduates at Oregon State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Nuclear Engineering graduates at Oregon State University are 10% women (5) and 90% men (45).

Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University

Among the 27 bachelor’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 7% were women (2) and 93% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, lower than the national average of 29%.*

Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program at Oregon State University

Of the 18 master’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 11% were women (2) and 89% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	5
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Program at Oregon State University

Of the 5 doctoral nuclear engineering degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Oregon State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 20% of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Oregon State University, higher 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 Oregon State University

This Nuclear Engineering program at Oregon State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Nuclear Engineering	50

Highest-Paying Careers for Nuclear Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Nuclear Engineering program at Oregon State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.