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, and more. Also, learn how MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in nuclear engineering.
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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for nuclear engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from MIT. This makes it the #17 most popular school for nuclear engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MIT was $2,775 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
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Of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nuclear engineering from MIT in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in nuclear engineering from MIT in 2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nuclear engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 308 |
| Systems Engineering | 219 |
| Electrical Engineering | 207 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 137 |
| Chemical Engineering | 113 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.