Nuclear Engineering

Master's degree · Pennsylvania State University-World Campus · University Park, PA

CIP 14.23

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$94,780Median earnings 3 years after

$129,767Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Nuclear Engineering at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus earn a median of $94,780. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $117,400 four years after graduating (middle half: $94,628–$138,852).

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Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$106,923
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Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$82,437
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$77,955
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Nuclear Engineering graduates from Pennsylvania State University-World Campus make?

The median salary is $94,780 and $129,767 after five years.

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