by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nuclear engineering at Illinois. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’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 20 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 1 of 20 |
| 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 12 master’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for nuclear engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 83% of nuclear engineering master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of nuclear engineering master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 42% 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 master’s in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 13 doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for nuclear engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 92% of nuclear engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The largest share of nuclear engineering doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 54% 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 doctoral in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 31 |