Master’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering
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Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 229 master's degrees were awarded to nuclear engineering majors. 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 | 409 |
| Master’s Degree | 229 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 167 |
| Graduate Certificate | 41 |
| Basic Certificate | 18 |
Earnings of Nuclear Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in nuclear engineering. About 81.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 186 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nuclear engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 139 |
| International Students | 41 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at U-M. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% 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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 28% were women and 48% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at UC Berkeley. About 22% of this group were women, and 33% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at UT Knoxville. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
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 $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from NC State.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at 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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at UW - Madison. About 18% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The nuclear engineering program at Oregon State University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at 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. 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 $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at Georgia Tech. About 22% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at Naval Postgraduate School.
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 $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at UNM. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The nuclear engineering program at Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at Purdue.
University of Idaho is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nuclear engineering. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year. The nuclear engineering program at University of Idaho awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at 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 $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in nuclear engineering from MIT. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nuclear engineering. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to nuclear engineering majors at 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. The nuclear engineering program at Colorado School of Mines awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering | 29,374 |
| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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