Master’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering
Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 248 people earned their master's degree in nuclear engineering. This earns it the #198 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nuclear engineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in nuclear engineering. About 84.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 209 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nuclear engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 151 |
| International Students | 50 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Nuclear Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nuclear engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from U-M. About 20% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 10% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UC Berkeley. About 8% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in 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 master's degree in nuclear engineering from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 7% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 15 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from NC State. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Penn State University Park.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master'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, 11 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UW - Madison. Of these students, 11% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UIUC.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Georgia Tech.
Naval Postgraduate School is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Naval Postgraduate School. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UNM. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 7 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Purdue. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Idaho is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from U of I.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from UF.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master'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, 4 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from MIT. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Ohio State.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nuclear engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from Mines.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nuclear engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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