General Nuclear Engineering at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
If you plan to study General Nuclear Engineering, consider the program at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is located in University Park, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 general nuclear engineering degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
Online coursework is an option at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus. Among 13,774 students, 13,623 (99%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 146 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Nuclear Engineering graduates at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Nuclear Engineering graduates at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are 11% women (1) and 89% men (8).
General Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
Among the 9 master’s general nuclear engineering graduates at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of General Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Nuclear Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the General Nuclear Engineering program at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Nuclear Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineers | $134,531 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.