Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 36.1% of Nuclear Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 959 people earned theirNuclear Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nuclear Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 431 |
| Master’s Degree | 349 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 169 |
Earnings of Nuclear Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering of $86,581 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,651 |
| 4 years | $86,581 |
| 5 years | $99,579 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nuclear Engineering students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Nuclear Engineering. About 77.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 131 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nuclear Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 47.3% |
| Asian | 6 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 61 | 36.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 36.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nuclear Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 58 doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 57 doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 34 doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Idaho State University is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 21 doctor's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nuclear Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering | 959 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nuclear Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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