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 U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in nuclear engineering.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for nuclear engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from U-M. This makes it the #1 most popular school for nuclear engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nuclear engineering from U-M in 2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in nuclear engineering from U-M in 2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nuclear engineering majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 461 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 294 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 279 |
| Computer Engineering | 261 |
| Industrial Engineering | 247 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.