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Students studying nuclear engineering mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling and manipulating nuclear energy, including nuclear power plant design, fission reactor design, fusion reactor design, reactor control and safety systems design, power transfer systems, containment vessels and structures design; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as fission and fusion processes, human and environmental factors, construction, and operational considerations.

Top Schools For Nuclear Engineering Programs

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Columbia University

Least Selective:
Kansas State University

Largest:
Ohio State University

Smallest:
Air Force Tech - Graduate

Most Expensive:
Columbia University

Least Expensive:
West Point

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Cornell University

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Illinois

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Texas A&M University

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Cornell University

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		$34,937 26,208 92 Bachelor's (41), Master's (39),
Doctoral (12)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 77 Bachelor's (50), Master's (21),
Doctoral (6)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 58 Bachelor's (32), Master's (19),
Doctoral (7)
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN		$22,168 21,183 53 Certificate (1), Bachelor's (36),
Master's (11), Doctoral (5)
MIT
Cambridge, MA		$37,782 4,232 49 Bachelor's (10), Master's (24),
Doctoral (15)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 49 Bachelor's (16), Master's (21),
Doctoral (12)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN		$25,118 32,499 48 Bachelor's (37), Master's (6),
Doctoral (5)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY		$39,165 5,525 44 Bachelor's (38), Master's (2),
Doctoral (4)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		$23,852 18,031 40 Certificate (40)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA		$25,716 13,516 39 Bachelor's (27), Master's (4),
Doctoral (8)
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Nuclear Engineering Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 16 2%
Associate Not Available 0%
Bachelor's 443 55%
Master's 249 31%
Doctoral 100 12%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 674 83%
Female 134 17%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 65 9%
Black or African American 16 2%
Hispanic or Latino 30 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 566 80%
Other/Unknown 32 5%
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Nuclear Engineering Internships

Job Title:Engineering Intern
Description:Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is a global provider of services for managing risk. An independent foundation with the objective of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV comprises 300 offices in 100 countries, with about 9,000...
Company:Det Norske Veritas USA
Location:Ohio
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Monster
Job Title:AUTOMATION ENGINEER II
Description:Position Overview The Automation Engineer ensures successful completion of both company and client objectives at the project level The main focus of the Automation Engineer is quality design development installation and fulfillment of...
Company:Champion Technology Services
Location:Metairie, LA
Posted:4/25/2012
Source:Dice
Job Title:Part-time year round intern - Engineering Technology (PD / C
Description:Title: Part-time year round intern - Engineering Technology (PD / Charlotte, NC) Location: North Carolina-Charlotte-DE Carolinas-Chlt,NC(Toddvlle) (1949) Join our Power Delivery Internship Program! The Power Delivery Internship allows...
Company:Duke Energy
Location:Charlotte, NC
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Job.com
Job Title:Controls/Automation Engineer II
Description:Position Overview The Automation Engineer ensures successful completion of both company and client objectives at the project level. The main focus of the Automation Engineer is quality design, development, installation and fulfillment of...
Company:Champion Technology Services
Location:Baton Rouge, LA
Posted:4/25/2012
Source:PostJobFree
Job Title:Assistant Nuclear Engineer
Description:Tetra Tech, Inc. is a U.S. based leading consulting, engineering, remediation, restoration, and construction firm. We provide our clients with a full range of traditional and innovative services, that are delivered cost effectively, timely...
Company:Tetra Tech
Location:Ann Arbor, MI
Posted:4/9/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:Sr Applications Engineer - Metallurgy-Combustion
Description:Apply Now Title Sr Applications Engineer - Metallurgy-Combustion Department Operations City Chicago State Illinois Region Merchant Gases Date Posted 05/17/2012 Start Date 05/01/2012 Job Contact David Brisky HR Manager Airgas Merchant Gases...
Company:Airgas
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/17/2012
Source:Airgas, Inc.
Job Title:College Co-op- Fall 2012 - Electrical Engineering ( PD / Ele
Description:Title: College Co-op- Fall 2012 - Electrical Engineering ( PD / Electric System Operations/ Charlotte, NC) Location: North Carolina-Charlotte-DE Carolinas-Charlotte,NC (094) Join our Power Delivery Co-op Program! The Power Delivery co-op...
Company:Duke Energy
Location:Charlotte, NC
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Job.com
Job Title:Intern Architect
Description:Architect I About Tetra Tech Inc. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of architecture, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, resource management,...
Company:Tetra Tech
Location:Seattle, WA
Posted:5/7/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:Applications Engineer - Specialty Gas Solutions
Description:Apply Now Title Applications Engineer - Specialty Gas Solutions Department Operations City Cleveland State Ohio Region Merchant Gases Date Posted 05/17/2012 Start Date 05/01/2012 Job Contact David Brisky HR Manager Airgas Merchant Gases...
Company:Airgas
Location:Cleveland, OH
Posted:5/17/2012
Source:Airgas, Inc.
Job Title:Research Eng I / Intern / CP7856
Description:Position Description: Saint-Gobain is a leading worldwide producer of abrasives, building materials, high-performance plastics, insulation, flat glass, glass containers, piping, reinforcements and industrial ceramics. In the U.S. and...
Company:Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics
Location:Northboro, MA
Posted:4/23/2012
Source:iHispano.com

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