by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Georgia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in nuclear engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia Tech was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for nuclear engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from Georgia Tech. This makes it the #9 most popular school for nuclear engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgia Tech was $1,307 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,258 | $31,370 |
| Fees | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,760 | $12,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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The nuclear engineering program at Georgia Tech awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Georgia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Georgia Tech nuclear engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Georgia Tech Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in nuclear engineering from Georgia Tech in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a master's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 739 |
| Electrical Engineering | 523 |
| Industrial Engineering | 459 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 403 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 388 |
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