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Nuclear Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how MIT, M.I.T. compares to other colleges that offer nuclear engineering.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Popularity
• Student Demographics

Nuclear Engineering Degrees Available at MIT, M.I.T.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Doctorate Degree in Nuclear Engineering

MIT, M.I.T. Nuclear Engineering Rankings

MIT, M.I.T. is the top-ranked school in the United States for nuclear engineering. In particular, it placed #9 out of 20 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts	1
Best Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	1
Best Nuclear Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts	1
Best Nuclear Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	1
Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in Massachusetts	1
Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the New England Region	1
Best Value Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts	1
Best Value Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	1
Best Value Nuclear Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts	1
Best Value Nuclear Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	1
Best Value Nuclear Engineering Schools in Massachusetts	1
Best Value Nuclear Engineering Schools in the New England Region	1

Popularity of Nuclear Engineering at MIT, M.I.T.

During the most recent reporting year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in nuclear engineering.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Nuclear Engineering from MIT, M.I.T. Cost?

MIT, M.I.T. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$55,510	$61,990
Fees	$406	$406

Learn more about MIT, M.I.T. tuition and fees.

MIT, M.I.T. Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 30% of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.

The largest share of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in nuclear engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

MIT, M.I.T. Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 67% of nuclear engineering master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.

The majority of nuclear engineering master’s degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s in nuclear engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	3

MIT, M.I.T. Nuclear Engineering Doctoral Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 69% of nuclear engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

The majority of nuclear engineering doctoral degree graduates at MIT, M.I.T. are White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a doctoral in nuclear engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	0

Nuclear Engineering Student Diversity at MIT, M.I.T.

Review the following statistics on the composition of the nuclear engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• Image Credit: By InSapphoWeTrust under License More about our data sources and methodologies.