Nuclear Engineering

Doctoral degree · Texas A&M University-College Station · College Station, TX

CIP 14.23

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$146,422Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $146,422. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $143,572 four years after graduating (middle half: $119,299–$171,953).

Other programs at Texas A&M University-College Station

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate$172,324
Petroleum EngineeringMaster's degree$171,571
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$124,605
Computer ScienceMaster's degree$121,728
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$121,647
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$120,911
DentistryFirst professional degree$119,770
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$119,052
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$118,683
Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree$114,736
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsMaster's degree$108,258
StatisticsMaster's degree$104,344
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree$102,721
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$101,842
Industrial EngineeringMaster's degree$99,078
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree$96,252
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$91,995
Marine TransportationBachelor's degree$87,444
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasDoctoral degree$86,509
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$86,366

Frequently asked questions

How much do Nuclear Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station make?

The median salary is $146,422.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.