by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in nuclear engineering at UNM. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM among the top schools in the country for nuclear engineering, coming in at #17 out of 20 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 17 of 20 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nuclear engineering at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus awarded 12 master’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
UNM is a solid choice among schools offering nuclear engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,382 | $27,256 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,634 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 75% of nuclear engineering master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of nuclear engineering master’s degree graduates at UNM are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a master’s in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNM. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 18 |