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Nuclear Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

If you are interested in studying Nuclear Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 56 nuclear engineering degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Nuclear Engineering Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Nuclear Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1 of 20
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 1
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#8 of 20

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1 of 20
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 1
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#8 of 20

Earnings for Nuclear Engineering Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Nuclear Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$65,618
2 years	$69,535
3 years	$83,170
4 years	$100,427

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nuclear Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report median earnings of $100,427, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nuclear Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $21,350.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Nuclear Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.

Program-wide, Nuclear Engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 14% women (8) and 86% men (48).

Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 31 bachelor’s nuclear engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 16% were women (5) and 84% were men (26).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	5
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 29%.*

Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 12 master’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 17% were women (2) and 83% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 17% of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, below the national average of 23%.*

Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 13 doctoral nuclear engineering graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, below 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

This Nuclear Engineering program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Nuclear Engineering	56

Highest-Paying Careers for Nuclear Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Nuclear Engineering program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.