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.
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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).
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 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).
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 |
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).
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 |
*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
- 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.