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. We've also included details on how Missouri University of Science and Technology ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nuclear engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri University of Science and Technology was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for nuclear engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri University of Science and Technology handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. This makes it the #16 most popular school for nuclear engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nuclear engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology is $77,947. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,132 for all nuclear engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri University of Science and Technology paid an average of $1,267 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $542 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $30,408 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $886 | $886 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,634 | $2,634 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 11% of these graduates were women and the other 89% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri University of Science and Technology are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a bachelor's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 nuclear engineering majors earned their master's degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri University of Science and Technology are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri University of Science and 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nuclear engineering majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 278 |
| Civil Engineering | 179 |
| Electrical Engineering | 128 |
| Chemical Engineering | 99 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 92 |
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