Doctor’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering
Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 171 people earned their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering. This makes it the 96th most popular doctor'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 | 248 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 171 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Nuclear Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in nuclear engineering is $112,747. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $112,747 and the high is $112,747.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nuclear engineering majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in nuclear engineering. About 78.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 135 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nuclear engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 84 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Nuclear Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor'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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from U-M. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley nuclear engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,747.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 19% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
North Carolina State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from NC State. Of these students, 20% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from MIT. Of these students, 25% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MIT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M College Station. About 22% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
Oregon State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nuclear engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering at Oregon State University make a median salary of 112,747.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Purdue. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nuclear engineering. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Georgia Tech. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus make a median salary of 112,747.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nuclear engineering. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from UIUC. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from UW - Madison. University of Wisconsin - Madison nuclear engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,747.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Ohio State. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
Kansas State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nuclear engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from K -State. Kansas State University nuclear engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,747.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado School of Mines. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Mines. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering at Colorado School of Mines make a median salary of 112,747.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nuclear engineering. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology make a median salary of 112,747.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from UF. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering at University of Florida make a median salary of 112,747.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nuclear engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from RPI. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute nuclear engineering graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $112,747.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 14% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
The 20th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Idaho. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from U of I. Data shows that U of I graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $112,747.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nuclear engineering that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Electrical Engineering | 2,178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,842 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,361 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,120 |
| Materials Engineering | 772 |
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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