Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you are interested in studying Nuclear Engineering, take a look at what Texas A&M University-College Station. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-College Station is in College Station, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 105 nuclear engineering graduations were recorded at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas A&M University-College Station
Distance learning is available at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nuclear Engineering Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-College Station’s Nuclear Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 20 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 20 |
Earnings for Nuclear Engineering Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Those who finish Texas A&M University-College Station’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 | $70,571 |
| 2 years | $68,126 |
| 4 years | $84,928 |
| 5 years | $91,599 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nuclear Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $84,928, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nuclear Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station is $18,471.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nuclear Engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nuclear Engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 21% women (22) and 79% men (83).
Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 72 bachelor’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 18% were women (13) and 82% were men (59).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 29%.*
Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 19 master’s nuclear engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 16% were women (3) and 84% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 9 doctoral nuclear engineering graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, 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 Texas A&M University-College Station
This Nuclear Engineering program at Texas A&M University-College Station breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Nuclear Engineering | 105 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nuclear Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Nuclear Engineering program at Texas A&M University-College Station work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.