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Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus

Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Nuclear Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 52 nuclear engineering graduations were recorded at Purdue University-Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus

Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Nuclear Engineering Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Nuclear Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #1 of 1
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 4
Best Value Indiana #1 of 1
Best Value Nationwide #3 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #11 of 20

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #1 of 1
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 4
Best Value Indiana #1 of 1
Best Value Nationwide #3 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #11 of 20

Earnings for Nuclear Engineering Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus

Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’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 $63,891

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nuclear Engineering graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus stands at $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Nuclear Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nuclear Engineering graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 25% women (13) and 75% men (39).

Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus

Among the 31 bachelor’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 13% were women (4) and 87% were men (27).

Purdue University-Main Campus 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 Purdue University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 2
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nuclear Engineering majors at Purdue University-Main Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 29%.*

Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus

Of the 15 master’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 47% were women (7) and 53% were men (8).

Purdue University-Main Campus 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 Purdue University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nuclear Engineering majors at Purdue University-Main Campus

Minority students account for 20% of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus

Among the 6 doctoral nuclear engineering degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

Purdue University-Main Campus gender breakdown of Nuclear Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nuclear Engineering majors at Purdue University-Main Campus

*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 Purdue University-Main Campus

The Nuclear Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Nuclear Engineering 52

Best-Paid Careers for Nuclear Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Nuclear Engineering program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nuclear Engineering graduates, 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

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