Nuclear Engineering
Master's degree · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$118,214Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Nuclear Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $118,214. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $117,400 four years after graduating (middle half: $94,628–$138,852).
Other programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$127,264 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$122,802 - MarketingMaster's degree
$117,372 - Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree
$112,855 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingFirst professional degree
$108,953 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$108,840 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$108,627 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$106,135 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$94,918 - Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree
$89,592 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$88,820 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$85,945 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$85,260 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$83,260 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringMaster's degree
$82,680 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesFirst professional degree
$82,356 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,018 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$80,566 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$80,435 - InsuranceBachelor's degree
$78,796
Frequently asked questions
How much do Nuclear Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison make?
The median salary is $118,214.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.