Master’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering
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Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 243 people earned their master's degree in nuclear engineering. This makes it the 198th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nuclear engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 243 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 176 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of Nuclear Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nuclear engineering majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nuclear engineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in nuclear engineering. About 79.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 192 |
| Women | 51 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nuclear engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 128 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Nuclear Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nuclear engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nuclear engineering students seekinga master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from U-M. Of these students, 17% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M College Station. About 46% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UC Berkeley. About 21% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UT Knoxville.
North Carolina State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from NC State. About 31% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Penn State University Park.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UW - Madison. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State. Of these students, 25% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UIUC.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Georgia Tech.
Naval Postgraduate School is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Naval Postgraduate School.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UNM. Of these students, 36% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Purdue. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Idaho is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from U of I.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,389 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UF. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from MIT. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Mines. About 10% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nuclear Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 243 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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