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. We've also included details on how UC Berkeley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nuclear engineering.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for nuclear engineering. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 23 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #3 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 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nuclear engineering majors at University of California - Berkeley.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from UC Berkeley. About 91% were men and 9% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in nuclear engineering from UC Berkeley in 2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 730 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 320 |
| Civil Engineering | 294 |
| Operations Research | 192 |
| Chemical Engineering | 175 |
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