by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with nuclear engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for nuclear engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State. This makes it the #8 most popular school for nuclear engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nuclear Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,657 a year. This is less than $74,132, which is the national median of all nuclear engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oregon State was $729 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State. About 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Oregon State does not offer an online option for its nuclear engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oregon State Online Learning page.
Of the 8 nuclear engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Oregon State, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nuclear engineering majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 391 |
| Civil Engineering | 207 |
| Electrical Engineering | 179 |
| Chemical Engineering | 99 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 91 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.