Nuclear Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering is offered at 33 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.6% of Nuclear Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 959 students 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 (this page) | 349 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 169 |
Earnings of Nuclear Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Nuclear Engineering. About 76.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 237 |
| Women | 74 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nuclear Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 52.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 61 | 19.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nuclear Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 105 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 77 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 58 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 57 master'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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master'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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 50 master'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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master'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.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 30 master'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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master'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.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master'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.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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 Naval Academy comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 25 master'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.
Idaho State University is a popular choice for Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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