Doctor’s Degrees in General Nuclear Engineering
Education Levels of General Nuclear Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 171 people earned their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering. This earns it the #106 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general 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 General Nuclear Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general nuclear engineering majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general nuclear engineering. About 78.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 135 |
| Women | 36 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general nuclear engineering doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 84 |
| International Students | 53 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular General Nuclear Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general nuclear engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general nuclear engineering students seekinga doctor'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, 20 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from U-M. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering. 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 19% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from NC State. Of these students, 20% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general nuclear engineering. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from MIT. Of these students, 25% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from Texas A&M College Station. About 22% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from Oregon State.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from Purdue. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from Georgia Tech. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from UIUC.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from UW - Madison.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general nuclear engineering. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from Ohio State.
Kansas State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from K -State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for general nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado School of Mines. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from Mines.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general nuclear engineering. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from UF.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from RPI.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 14% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Idaho comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general nuclear engineering. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in general nuclear engineering from U of I.
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*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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