General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Nuclear Engineering.
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Education Levels of General Nuclear Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 959 people earned theirGeneral Nuclear Engineering majors across all award levels. 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 | 431 |
| Master’s Degree | 349 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 169 |
Earnings of General Nuclear Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Nuclear Engineering students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular General Nuclear Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 40 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Nuclear Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Nuclear Engineering students seeking a doctor's degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. This school awarded 105 doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General 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 doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 77 doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering from this school. 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 General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in General 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 is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in General 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in General 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 is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in General 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 General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Idaho State University is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 23 doctor's degrees in General 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.
United States Military Academy is a popular choice for General Nuclear Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in General 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 Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Nuclear Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Nuclear Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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- 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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