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 UF ranks among other schools offering degrees in nuclear engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UF was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for nuclear engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from UF. This makes it the #17 most popular school for nuclear engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UF was $856 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from UF. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of nuclear engineering master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nuclear engineering majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 487 |
| Systems Engineering | 300 |
| Electrical Engineering | 287 |
| Civil Engineering | 203 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 175 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.