Bachelor’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering
Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 427 people earned their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. This makes it the 219th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nuclear engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 427 |
| Master’s Degree | 248 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 171 |
| Basic Certificate | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Nuclear Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering is $74,132. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $69,657 and the high is $77,714.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering is $22,073. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $22,073 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,073.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $262.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. About 81.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 346 |
| Women | 81 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 287 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Nuclear Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M College Station. About 16% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 74,132.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 6% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus nuclear engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,132.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 20% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville make a median salary of 74,132.
Oregon State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering at Oregon State University make a median salary of 74,132.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Missouri University of Science and Technology. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 16% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,132.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Purdue. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus nuclear engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,132.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from UIUC. Of these students, 25% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign nuclear engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,132.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from U-M. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,132.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from UW - Madison. About 20% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 74,132.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is United States Military Academy. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from West Point. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. United States Military Academy nuclear engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,132.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from RPI. About 50% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute nuclear engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,132.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Georgia Tech. About 29% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,132.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from UNM. Of these students, 22% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering at University of New Mexico - Main Campus make a median salary of 74,132.
North Carolina State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from NC State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,132.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from UC Berkeley. About 21% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,132.
Idaho State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from ISU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Data shows that ISU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,132.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from UF. Of these students, 27% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering at University of Florida make a median salary of 74,132.
United States Naval Academy is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Annapolis. About 5% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Annapolis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,132.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from MIT. Of these students, 22% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Massachusetts Institute of Technology nuclear engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,132.
South Carolina State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from South Carolina State University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering at South Carolina State University make a median salary of 74,132.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nuclear engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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