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 UT Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in nuclear engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for nuclear engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #4 most popular school for nuclear engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering in 2022, making the school the #2 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 UT Knoxville is $73,724. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,132 for all nuclear engineering students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nuclear engineering from UT Knoxville in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 nuclear engineering majors earned their master's degree from UT Knoxville. Of these graduates, 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master'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 | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nuclear engineering majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 228 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Industrial Engineering | 85 |
| Electrical Engineering | 77 |
| Chemical Engineering | 73 |
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