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Nuclear Engineering at University of Florida

If you plan to study Nuclear Engineering, consider the program at University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Florida sits in Gainesville, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 nuclear engineering degrees were granted at University of Florida.

Online Class Availability at University of Florida

Distance learning is available at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Nuclear Engineering Rankings at University of Florida

Use these rankings to compare University of Florida’s Nuclear Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 20

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 20

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 20

Earnings for Nuclear Engineering Graduates from University of Florida

Those who finish University of Florida’s Nuclear Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$59,124
3 years	$78,797
4 years	$91,186
5 years	$112,160

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nuclear Engineering graduates from University of Florida earn a median of $91,186, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Nuclear Engineering graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.

Program-wide, Nuclear Engineering graduates at University of Florida are 35% women (7) and 65% men (13).

Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Among the 13 bachelor’s nuclear engineering graduates at University of Florida, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 46% of Nuclear Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 29%.*

Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 4 master’s nuclear engineering degrees awarded at University of Florida, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Nuclear Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 23%.*

Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Among the 3 doctoral nuclear engineering degrees awarded at University of Florida, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Nuclear Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nuclear Engineering Concentrations at University of Florida

The Nuclear Engineering program at University of Florida breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Nuclear Engineering	20

Best-Paid Careers for Nuclear Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Nuclear Engineering program at University of Florida go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for 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.