By the Numbers

A few facts and figures...

General

  • Department founded 1958
  • First bachelor's degrees awarded, 1976

Accreditation

The B.S. in Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Nuclear and Radiological Engineering.

NPRE Undergrads

$3,000-$5,000

Average annual BS degree scholarship amounts from NPRE Department

1:9

Faculty to student ratio (2018-19)

$64,433

Average annual salary after graduation

82%

secured first destination after graduation

41% joined the workforce. 41% entered graduate school.

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