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Nuclear Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

If you plan to study Nuclear Engineering, consider the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 58 nuclear engineering degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Many students take online classes at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) studied exclusively online and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Nuclear Engineering Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Rankings can help you compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Nuclear Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 1
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#7 of 20

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 1
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#7 of 20

Earnings for Nuclear Engineering Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Students who complete University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’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	$41,147
2 years	$53,358
3 years	$65,523
4 years	$92,072
5 years	$99,564

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nuclear Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $92,072, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nuclear Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $22,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Nuclear Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nuclear Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 29% women (17) and 71% men (41).

Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 15 bachelor’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 53% were women (8) and 47% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, below the national average of 29%.*

Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 25 master’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 24% were women (6) and 76% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 12% of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, below the national average of 23%.*

Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 18 doctoral nuclear engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, above 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor

The Nuclear Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Nuclear Engineering	58

Highest-Paying Careers for Nuclear Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Nuclear Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.