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 MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in nuclear engineering.
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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for nuclear engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in nuclear engineering. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in nuclear engineering from MIT. This makes it the #17 most popular school for nuclear engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering in 2021, making the school the #5 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Of the 5 nuclear engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from MIT, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from MIT. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 291 |
| Systems Engineering | 208 |
| Electrical Engineering | 173 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 130 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 88 |
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