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2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

22 Ranked Colleges
179 Degrees Awarded
$32,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Nuclear Engineering is the 430th most popular major in the country with 948 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 179 general nuclear engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 22 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general nuclear engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general nuclear engineering programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general nuclear engineering program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 22 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Nuclear Engineering (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

MIT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at MIT are $56,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 24 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general nuclear engineering students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general nuclear engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general nuclear engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, UIUC has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of California - Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees to qualified students.

UC Berkeley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347.

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#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 23 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#15 in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general nuclear engineering students in 2019-2020.

Purdue also made our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general nuclear engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general nuclear engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Missouri University of Science and Technology came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public institution located in Rolla, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general nuclear engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, Missouri University of Science and Technology has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri University of Science and Technology are $30,943.

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#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 3 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general nuclear engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, Ohio State has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou also made our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#17 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general nuclear engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, K -State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#17 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 1 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofSC General Nuclear Engineering Report

#18

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
#14 in overall quality

Colorado School of Mines landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Mines is a medium-sized school located in Golden, Colorado that handed out 2 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Mines not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mines are $39,800.

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#19

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#18 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. Oregon State is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 3 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121.

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#21 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UC is a large public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 1 doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644.

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#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Troy, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general nuclear engineering degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at RPI, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are $58,325, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho
#21 in overall quality

Idaho State University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Nuclear Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Idaho State University is a public institution located in Pocatello, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ISU also took the #21 spot in our “Best General Nuclear Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Idaho State University are $26,548.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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