by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at U of Michigan. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Michigan as a strong choice for nuclear engineering, ranked #6 out of 18 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 6 of 18 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 4 |
Here is each degree level available for nuclear engineering at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for nuclear engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Nuclear Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at U of Michigan earn a median of $92,072 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, nuclear engineering graduates take on a median debt of $22,000 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of nuclear engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. About 53% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at U of Michigan. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 18 |
