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Nuclear Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you are interested in studying Nuclear Engineering, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Madison sits in Madison, WI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 nuclear engineering degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Nuclear Engineering Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Nuclear Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 1
Best Value	Wisconsin	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#9 of 20

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 1
Best Value	Wisconsin	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 4
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#9 of 20

Earnings for Nuclear Engineering Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Nuclear Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$49,644
3 years	$72,709
4 years	$85,629
5 years	$110,897

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nuclear Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison report median earnings of $85,629, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Nuclear Engineering graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Nuclear Engineering graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 28% women (8) and 72% men (21).

Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 10 bachelor’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Asian	1

Minority students account for 10% of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower than the national average of 29%.*

Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 12 master’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	2

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

Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 7 doctoral nuclear engineering degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

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

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

Minority students account for 14% of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 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 Wisconsin-Madison

This Nuclear Engineering program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Nuclear Engineering	29

Best-Paid Careers for Nuclear Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Nuclear Engineering program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. 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.