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Nuclear Engineering at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Nuclear Engineering is one of the majors in the engineering program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

We'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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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics
• Related Majors

Nuclear Engineering Degrees Available at U-M

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering
• Doctorate Degree in Nuclear Engineering

U-M Nuclear Engineering Rankings

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.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools	4
Best Nuclear Engineering Graduate Degree Schools	5
Best Nuclear Engineering Master’s Degree Schools	5
Best Nuclear Engineering Schools	6
Best Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools	7

Popularity of Nuclear Engineering at U-M

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Nuclear Engineering from U-M Cost?

U-M Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

Learn more about U-M tuition and fees.

U-M Nuclear Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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

Does U-M Offer an Online BS in Nuclear Engineering?

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.

U-M Nuclear Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

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

U-M Nuclear Engineering Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nuclear engineering majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

Majors Similar to Nuclear Engineering

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering	461
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering	294
Electrical and Computer Engineering.	279
Computer Engineering	261
Industrial Engineering	247

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Dwight Burdette under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.