Nuclear Engineering Graduate Certificates
There are 33 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.6% of Nuclear Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 959 degrees were awarded toNuclear 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 | 169 |
Earnings of Nuclear Engineering Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering of $86,581 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 58.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nuclear Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 52.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 11.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 5.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 5.9% |
| International Students | 3 | 17.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Nuclear Engineering Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 40 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 58 graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 57 graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 52 graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 39 graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate 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 Naval Academy comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 25 graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 21 graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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