by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Georgia Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Georgia Tech highly for nuclear engineering, ranked #12 out of 18 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 12 of 18 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in Georgia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nuclear engineering at Georgia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
Georgia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for nuclear engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Nuclear Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech earn a median of $85,216 a year. This is lower than $119,759, the median for all majors at Georgia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgia Tech, nuclear engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,879 in student loans. This is higher than $24,216, the typical median for all majors at Georgia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,258 | $32,938 |
| Fees | $1,546 | $1,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia Tech are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Georgia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 5 |
