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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas A&M College Station ranks among other schools offering degrees in nuclear engineering.
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Texas A&M College Station is in the top 10% of the country for nuclear engineering. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #2 most popular school for nuclear engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nuclear Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,604 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station, nuclear engineering students borrow a median amount of $29,995 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,073 for all nuclear engineering majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nuclear engineering program at Texas A&M College Station is $277 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas A&M College Station paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,003 | $36,428 |
| Fees | $3,838 | $3,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,154 | $13,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,354 | $6,354 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 nuclear engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Texas A&M College Station 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 Texas A&M College Station Online Learning page.
Of the 26 nuclear engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas A&M College Station, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nuclear engineering majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 574 |
| Industrial Engineering | 391 |
| Electrical Engineering | 383 |
| Civil Engineering | 320 |
| Chemical Engineering | 294 |
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