by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in nuclear engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison among the top schools in the country for nuclear engineering, coming in at #9 out of 20 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools | 9 of 20 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 1 |
| Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nuclear engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 12 master’s degrees in nuclear engineering.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for nuclear engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,635 | $52,332 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of nuclear engineering master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of nuclear engineering master’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 7 doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering.
University of Wisconsin-Madison has not been ranked for nuclear engineering at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of nuclear engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of nuclear engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a doctoral in nuclear engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering | 10 |