by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois as a strong choice for nuclear engineering, placing at #1 out of 18 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 1 of 18 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in Illinois | 1 of 1 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 4 |
Here is each degree level offered in nuclear engineering at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for nuclear engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Nuclear Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois report a median salary of $100,427 a year. This is above $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, nuclear engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,350 in student loans. This is above $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 84% of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 13 |
