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Nuclear Engineering Schools in Illinois

16 students earned Nuclear Engineering degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nuclear Engineering is the 172nd most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors in Illinois

Nuclear Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a nuclear engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nuclear engineering majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 31.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 68.8%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Nuclear Engineering Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 11,700 people employed in jobs related to a nuclear engineering degree, compared to 241,800 nationwide.

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Wages for Nuclear Engineering Jobs in Illinois

Nuclear Engineering grads earn an average of $117,710 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

Nuclear Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers nuclear engineering majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $129,600
Engineering Professors 4% $103,720
Nuclear Engineers 0% $118,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nuclear engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Electrical Engineering 500
Civil Engineering 370
Mechanical Engineering 346
Industrial Engineering 153
Biomedical Engineering 148
Chemical Engineering 138
Other Engineering 129
Computer Engineering 122

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View Nationwide Nuclear Engineering Report

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