Doctor’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, 176 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 | 243 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 176 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of Nuclear Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nuclear engineering majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
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 84.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 28 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nuclear engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 81 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from U-M. About 16% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from UC Berkeley. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
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 $9,095 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.
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 $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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from MIT. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M College Station. About 11% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
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.
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 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
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 $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from UIUC. Of these students, 9% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from UW - Madison. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 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.
Kansas State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Mines.
Idaho State University is the 14th 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 $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from ISU.
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. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 $58,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from RPI.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus 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 $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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from Penn State University Park.
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 $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in nuclear engineering from U of I.
Nuclear Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 176 |
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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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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