by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nuclear engineering at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Pennsylvania State University - University Park as a strong choice for nuclear engineering, coming in at #3 out of 20 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 3 of 20 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 3 |
The following degree levels are offered in nuclear engineering at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 6 master’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is not currently ranked for nuclear engineering at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
Find out more about Pennsylvania State University - University Park tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 83% of nuclear engineering master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of nuclear engineering master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 11 doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park holds a strong position among schools offering nuclear engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 82% of nuclear engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of nuclear engineering doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 22 |