by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for nuclear engineering, ranked #9 out of 18 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 9 of 18 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in Indiana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nuclear engineering at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
Purdue-West Lafayette 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.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, nuclear engineering students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is above $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 87% of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 6 |