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Nuclear engineer salary

The average salary for a nuclear engineer in the United States is around $120,380 per year.

Nuclear engineers earn an average yearly salary of $ 120,380 . Wages typically start from $ 75,460 and go up to $ 169,000 .

79 % above national average ● Updated in 2021

Nuclear engineer earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Nuclear engineer salary by state

How do nuclear engineer salaries compare to similar careers.

Nuclear engineers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than computer hardware engineers but more than biochemical engineers.

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Salaries for Nuclear Engineer V with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Nuclear Engineer V with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is $170,131 - $180,784 . Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Best Nuclear Engineering Programs

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Nuclear engineers work with nuclear energy, nuclear

Nuclear engineers work with nuclear energy, nuclear waste, medical physics and more. They may also be active in design and nuclear research. These are the top graduate schools for nuclear engineering programs. Each school's score reflects its average rating on a scale from 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding), based on a survey of academics at peer institutions. Read the methodology »

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Here are the Best Nuclear Engineering Programs

University of michigan--ann arbor, massachusetts institute of technology, north carolina state university, texas a&m university--college station, university of california, berkeley, university of wisconsin--madison, university of tennessee--knoxville (tickle), georgia institute of technology, university of illinois urbana-champaign (grainger).

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Ann Arbor , MI

• # 1 in Nuclear Engineering
• # 7 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$29,466 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$55,276 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,800 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering at University of Michigan--Ann Arbor has a rolling application deadline. The application fee... Read More »

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$29,466 per year (in-state, full-time)

$55,276 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

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Cambridge , MA

• # 2 in Nuclear Engineering
• # 1 in Best Engineering Schools

$57,590 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,222 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $75 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $57,590 per... Read More »

$57,590 per year (full-time)

Raleigh , NC

• # 3 in Nuclear Engineering  (tie)
• # 25 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$9,095 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$28,301 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,281 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University has a rolling application deadline. The application fee... Read More »

$9,095 per year (in-state, full-time)

$28,301 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

College Station , TX

• # 10 in Best Engineering Schools

$287 per credit (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$816 per credit (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,380 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering at Texas A&M University--College Station has a rolling application deadline. The application... Read More »

$287 per credit (in-state, full-time)

$816 per credit (out-of-state, full-time)

Berkeley , CA

• # 3 in Best Engineering Schools

$11,700 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$26,802 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,673 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $135 for U.S. residents and $155 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $11,700... Read More »

$11,700 per year (in-state, full-time)

$26,802 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Madison , WI

• # 27 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$10,728 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$24,054 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,574 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $81 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $10,728 per... Read More »

$10,728 per year (in-state, full-time)

$24,054 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Knoxville , TN

• # 7 in Nuclear Engineering
• # 55 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$639 per credit (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$1,650 per credit (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

889 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Tickle College of Engineering at University of Tennessee--Knoxville (Tickle) has a rolling application deadline... Read More »

$639 per credit (in-state, full-time)

$1,650 per credit (out-of-state, full-time)

Atlanta , GA

• # 8 in Nuclear Engineering  (tie)
• # 5 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$14,064 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$29,140 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

4,784 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $85 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $14,064 per... Read More »

$14,064 per year (in-state, full-time)

$29,140 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Urbana , IL

• # 11 in Best Engineering Schools

$19,320 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$36,798 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,812 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $70 for U.S. residents and $90 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $19,320 per... Read More »

$19,320 per year (in-state, full-time)

$36,798 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Pennsylvania State University--University Park

University Park , PA

• # 10 in Nuclear Engineering
• # 32 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$26,062 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$43,260 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,209 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering at Pennsylvania State University--University Park has a rolling application deadline. The... Read More »

$26,062 per year (in-state, full-time)

$43,260 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Purdue University--Main Campus

West Lafayette , IN

• # 11 in Nuclear Engineering
• # 4 in Best Engineering Schools

$10,842 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$29,644 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,495 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering at Purdue University--Main Campus has a rolling application deadline. The application fee is... Read More »

$10,842 per year (in-state, full-time)

$29,644 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Oregon State University

Corvallis , OR

• # 12 in Nuclear Engineering
• # 69 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$15,570 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$30,366 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

960 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $85 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $15,570 per... Read More »

$15,570 per year (in-state, full-time)

$30,366 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

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Wright Patterson AFB , OH

• in Nuclear Engineering
• Unranked in Best Engineering Schools

N/A TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

N/A ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

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Colorado School of Mines

Golden , CO

• # 52 in Best Engineering Schools

$17,676 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$39,618 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,150 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $95 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $17,676 per... Read More »

$17,676 per year (in-state, full-time)

$39,618 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Kansas State University

Manhattan , KS

• # 104 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$429 per credit (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$959 per credit (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

220 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering at Kansas State University has a rolling application deadline. The application fee is $6... Read More »

$429 per credit (in-state, full-time)

$959 per credit (out-of-state, full-time)

Missouri University of Science & Technology--Rolla

• # 82 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$458 per credit (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$1,270 per credit (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

800 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The engineering school at Missouri University of Science & Technology--Rolla has a rolling application deadline. The... Read More »

$458 per credit (in-state, full-time)

$1,270 per credit (out-of-state, full-time)

Ohio State University

Columbus , OH

$12,092 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$38,693 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,473 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering at Ohio State University has a rolling application deadline. The application fee is $60 for... Read More »

$12,092 per year (in-state, full-time)

$38,693 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

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Nuclear Science and Engineering

Graduate program at colorado school of mines, power your future today .

Join the Colorado School of Mines Nuclear Science and Engineering graduate program. As one of the nation’s top-ranked nuclear science programs, you’ll be immersed in a true interdisciplinary program that provides a broad perspective into the world of nuclear engineering. As the world turns to alternative fuel sources, there will be a growing demand for qualified nuclear engineers and scientists. This means there’s truly no better time to advance your capabilities and knowledge base to become the next leader in this rapidly developing field. 

As a student in the  Nuclear Science and Engineering graduate  program at Mines, you will gain the necessary knowledge of the complete nuclear fuel cycle and become an expert in areas such as uranium exploration and fuel processing, design, nuclear power system production and operation, fuel recycling, storage and waste remediation, radiation detection and related policy issues. And with small class sizes and hands-on research opportunities, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly alongside leaders in nuclear engineering.

Whichever path you take, Mines will help you become a leader in your field and build a successful career.

Engaging research conducted in multiple areas

$107,600 median salary for nuclear engineers, BLS

Fully equipped radiochemistry lab for student experiments

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• Degree Requirements
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Master’s of Engineering Non-Thesis

• Bachelor’s degree : Required 
• GRE : Not Required
• Letters of Recommendation : Required – two letters.  Letters of recommendation are not required for current Mines students. 
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) : Required
• Statement of Purpose : Required
• Transcript(s) : Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
• For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement

Master’s Thesis

• Bachelor’s degree : Required
• Letters of Recommendation : Required – three letters. 2 Letters for current Mines applicants.
• For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.
• GRE : Not required
• Letters of Recommendation : Required – three letters. 2 Letter for current Mines applicants.

For additional information about these admissions requirements, please refer to the Admissions Requirements page

View the Mines Academic Catalog for more program-specific information 

*Allowance for fees based on mandatory fees charged to all students. Does not include fees for orientation, library, yearbook, refrigerator rental, voice messaging, etc.

At less than 4.5 credit hours, you may be ineligible for financial aid.

WHY STUDY NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AT MINES?

With top-tier research facilities, an internationally renowned faculty and hands-on research opportunities, there are many reasons to consider Mines for your nuclear engineering graduate degree.

Countless top students have chosen Colorado School of Mines for their nuclear engineering graduate studies. Why? Just take a look:

• #1 ranked college in Colorado ( Niche , 2024)
• Hands-on experience operating a nuclear reactor
• 35,000+ square feet of makerspaces
• Close proximity to several national laboratories
• Unique student life with traditions including our M Climb and Engineer Days

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

DR. JENIFER SHAFER

In the fall of 2013, Professor Shafer joined Mines after two years working at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Having earned her PhD from Washington State University, Dr. Shafer now serves as a Professor in our Chemistry Department and Nuclear Science & Engineering Program. Her primary research interests include advancing f-element separations technology through the use of new materials, supramolecular assembly, unique oxidation states and controlling electronic structure. 

Dr. Shafer has received numerous awards and honors throughout her distinguished career, including Early Career awards from DOE and DHS and a Seaborg Visiting Scholar Fellowship for her sabbatical at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Currently, she serves on the American Chemical Society’s Committee on Science working on chemical policy matters.

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• Nuclear engineer
• Nuclear physicist
• Nuclear medicine technologist
• Nuclear design engineer
• Nuclear pharmacist

The most common industries are graduates work in include: 

• Energy – Alternative/Renewable 
• Government/ Public Sector
• Aerospace/ Defense/ Aviation 
• Manufacturing/ Machinery 
• Higher Education 

Additionally, many of our graduates have found employment at the following:

• Duke Energy Corp.
• Idaho National Laboratory
• Los Alamos National Laboratory
• Naval Surface Warfare Center
• Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station

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Upon graduation, our students can expect to earn these average salaries: 

• $95k is the average salary for Nuclear Doctorate Degrees
• $111k is the average salary for Nuclear Master-Non Thesis Degrees
• $103k is the average salary with all Nuclear degree levels combined

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Nuclear Engineering & Industrial Management

1776 Science Center Drive, Suite 306 Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Phone: 208-757-5450

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Email: [email protected]

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Career information is not specific to degree level. Some career options may require an advanced degree.

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• Career Options
• Biomass Power Plant Manager
• Architectural and Engineering Manager
• Electrical Engineer
• Nuclear Engineer
• Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary

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View the Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering prerequisites, deadlines and contact information on the U of I Admissions website .

• Degree Roadmap
• The Doctor of Philosophy degree is an advanced research-based degree. The results of the research done are summarized in a publishable doctoral dissertation.
• Depending on your interests, your academic adviser and graduate committee will help you develop a focused plan of study for the Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering degree.
• The program requires a minimum of 78 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree and normally takes 3 to 5 years to complete.

View Nuclear Engineering Graduate Handbook (PDF)

View current Nuclear Engineering courses Catalogs are released each year with up-to-date course listings. Students reference the catalog released during their first year of enrollment. For catalog related questions, email [email protected] or call 208-885-6731.

• Degree Requirements
• Nuclear graduate requirements
• College of Graduate Studies requirements
• Students are required to write a dissertation and give a final dissertation defense at the end of their degree program.
• Professional Licensing

Completion of the program will count towards eligibility for the Professional Engineer's License (PE) to practice Engineering , which requires a four-year degree from an ABET-accredited school, four years of experience under a PE, and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Principles of Practice in Engineering (PE) Exams.

For questions relating to Nuclear Engineering degrees, please contact Richard Christensen, Director, U of I Nuclear Engineering Program at 208-533-8102 or email [email protected] .

• Funding Opportunities

The University of Idaho is awarded more than $100 million in annual grants, contracts and research appropriations.

• Idaho National Laboratory Graduate Fellowship Program – Recipients of this competitive fellowship receive full tuition and fees by U of I during their first three years of graduate school. INL covers tuition, fees, and a $60,000 annual salary during the final two years of their doctoral research, to be conducted at INL.
• National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program – These year-long salaried assignments offer hands-on experience in nuclear security and nonproliferation. Administered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and open to all engineering disciplines.
• NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) – $25,000 fellowship programs that contribute to NASA’s mission of exploration and discovery. Open to full-time graduate and doctoral students.
• National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP ) – For outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees.
• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship – Three-year fellowship with full coverage of tuition and all mandatory fees, including a monthly stipend and up to $1,000 a year in medical insurance.
• DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE Professional) Programs – RISE Professional offers summer research internships in Germany to Master’s and Ph.D. students at companies and non-university research institutions with strong relations to industry.
• Faculty provide funding through a variety of external agencies and industry partners. Contact our faculty   to learn more about these funding opportunities.

For more funding options, visit the College of Graduate Studies’ funding website .

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Our college offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.

Learn about clubs related to your major:

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (ASABE)
• American Nuclear Society (ANS)
• Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA)
• Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
• National Organization for Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCCHE)
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
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Advanced Nuclear Studies

Earn your doctorate in a program that provides the advanced technical education and quality research experiences you need to work in pollution-free energy. You may specialize in nuclear fuel processing, materials, radioactive waste treatment and management, thermal behavior and measurement, nuclear systems design and modeling or applications of nuclear process heat.

Availability

• Work with leading researchers  at the  Idaho National Laboratory (INL)  and through  CAES , a world-class, collaborative education and research environment where advanced, driven engineering students learn from each other, participate in research and other projects and receive guidance from industry professionals as they seek to solve regional energy challenges that can have an impact on a national level.
• No. 1 Best Value Public University in the West – ranked for the third year in a row by U.S. News and World Report . We’re also the only public university in Idaho to be ranked best value by Forbes , Money , and The Princeton Review .
• Highest Salary Earnings for early- and mid-career undergraduate degree recipients than any other public university in Idaho – Payscale
• Personalized Attention from nationally and internationally recognized faculty and staff through 1-on-1 interaction, mentorship, advising and research collaboration. All faculty  hold Ph.D.s in their field.

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In order to receive the Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, all students must successfully complete the following three milestones:

• Required coursework: major and minor requirements
• Departmental Exams: first year screening exams and the oral qualifying exam

Dissertation

Major Field Requirement

The major field is always defined as “Nuclear Engineering”, not the student’s specific research area.  All six courses required for this field must be NE courses in the department.  Occasionally students may petition to include courses taught by NE faculty in other departments.

Minor Requirements (two minors required)

In addition to a major field, each student must select two minor fields that serve to broaden the base of the studies and lend support to the major field. Each minor program field should have an orientation different from the major program.  Typically, at least one minor field consists of regular courses taken outside the department (i.e., no 298 or 299 independent studies or non-graded courses).  Each field must contain at least 6 units of course credit.

Department Exams

Screening Exam

During the first year in graduate study, students must pass the screening exams, consisting of four written exams in four different subject areas. Choose four subjects from the following eight subject areas: (1) radiation detection, (2) heat transfer and fluid mechanics, (3) nuclear physics,(4) neutronics, (5) fusion theory, (6) nuclear materials, (7) radioactive waste management, and (8) Radio Biophysics. All graduate students, whether MS or PhD students, must pass four screening exams during the first year of study if they wish to be admitted to, or continue into the PhD program.

Qualifying Exam (QE)

After completing the required coursework for the PhD the student takes the oral Qualifying Exam (QE).  Students must apply to the Graduate Division to take the QE no later than three weeks before the exam date, and they they are required to list at least three subject areas to be covered during the examination, as well as the members of their QE exam committee.

Advancement to PhD candidacy 

After passing the QE, the student submits an application for advancement to PhD candidacy to the Graduate Division.  The application should be submitted no later than the end of the semester following the one in which the student passed the QE.

Non-resident students who have been advanced to PhD candidacy are eligible for a waiver of the non-resident tuition fee for a maximum calendar period of three years.

Candidacy for the doctorate is only valid for a limited time.  The Graduate Division informs the student of the number of semesters they are eligible to be a PhD candidate. Students who do not complete the dissertation within that time, plus a two-year grace period, will have their candidacy lapsed.

In order to receive a degree in any given term, all work for the degree must be completed by the last day of the term.  Students must meet the Graduate Division eligibility requirements to file a dissertation .

A dissertation on a subject chosen by the candidate, bearing on the principal subject of the student's major study and demonstrating the candidate's ability to carry out independent investigation, must be completed and receive the approval of the dissertation committee and the dean of the Graduate Division.   Students should consult " Dissertation Writing and Filing " on the Graduate Division's website.

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DEGREE Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, PhD

Doctoral degree in nuclear engineering

As a PhD student in nuclear engineering and engineering physics, you’ll gain deeper experience studying the interaction of radiation with matter. With a strong emphasis on engineering and applied science, you’ll be able to focus on any of several areas, including researching, designing, developing and deploying fission reactors; fusion engineering; plasma physics; radiation damage to materials; applied superconductivity and cryogenics; and large-scale computing in engineering science.

At a glance

Nuclear engineering and engineering physics department, learn more about what information you need to apply., how to apply.

Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.

Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .

GRE scores are optional. Applicants may submit GRE scores, but are not required to do so. Applications without scores are not placed at a disadvantage.  However, received scores will be considered as part of our holistic evaluation of applications.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS and PROCESS

Degree: For admission to graduate study in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical science, and an undergraduate record that indicates an ability to successfully pursue graduate study. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. All applicants must satisfy requirements that are set forth by the  Graduate School . 

It is highly recommended that students take courses that cover the same material as these UW-Madison courses before entering the program:

Course and Semester Credits                                                       Typical Courses

Differential equations, 3 cr                                                           MATH 319 or  MATH 320  

Advanced mathematics, 3 cr                                                       MATH 321

Nuclear physics, 3 cr                                                                     N E 305

Materials science, metallurgy, or solid-state physics, 3 cr        M S & E 350 or M S & E 351

Heat transfer or fluid mechanics, 3 cr                                        CBE 320

Mechanics, 3 cr                                                                            PHYSICS 311 or E M A 202

Descriptions of course content can be accessed through The Guide . Students may enter without having taken these courses. However, in such cases the students must inform their advisors, who will help them plan courses of study that will provide adequate background for our department’s graduate curriculum. Provisions for admission on probation, or as an applicant for more than one master’s degree (e.g., simultaneous MS degrees in two departments) are given in the Graduate School website . 

GPA: The Graduate School requires a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 basis on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours from the most recent bachelor’s degree. In special cases, students with grade point averages lower than 3.0 who meet all the general requirements of the Graduate School may be considered for admission on probation.

GRE: GRE scores are optional. Applicants may submit GRE scores, but are not required to do so. Applications without scores are not placed at a disadvantage.  However, received scores will be considered as part of our holistic evaluation of applications.

PhD advisor selection process: PhD applicants are encouraged to identify potential faculty advisors and seek a confirmation. Please review the department  Research and People websites and contact those whose research interests align with yours. Only faculty members listed with the titles of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, can serve as graduate advisors. Do not contact Emeritus faculty, Lecturers, Research Scientists, or Faculty Associates. You are also encouraged to inquire about possible funding opportunities. If a faculty member agrees to be your advisor, ask the person to email an acknowledgment to [email protected] .

Each application must include the following:

• Graduate School Application
• Academic transcripts
• Statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE Scores (optional – see below for additional information)
• English Proficiency Score (if required)
• Application Fee

To apply to the NEEP program, complete  applications , including supportive materials, must be submitted as described below and received by the following deadline dates:

• Fall Semester—December 15 
• Spring Semester—September 1 
• Summer Session—December 15 

ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT

Within the online application, upload the undergraduate transcript(s) and, if applicable, the previous graduate transcript. Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted for review, but official copies are required for admitted students. Please do not send transcripts or any other application materials to the Graduate School or the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics department unless requested. Please review the requirements set by the  Graduate School  for additional information about degrees/transcripts.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

In this document, applicants should explain why they want to pursue further education in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics and discuss which UW faculty members they would be interested in doing research with during their graduate study (see the Graduate School for  more advice on how to structure a personal statement ).

Upload your resume in your application.

THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

These letters are required from people who can accurately judge the applicant’s academic and/or research performance. It is highly recommended these letters be from faculty familiar with the applicant. Letters of recommendation are submitted electronically to graduate programs through the online application. See the  Graduate School for FAQs  regarding letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are due by the deadline listed above. 

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY SCORE 

Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. The UW-Madison Graduate School accepts TOEFL or IETLS scores. Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.

For more information regarding minimum score requirements and exemption policy, please see the Graduate School Requirements for Admission .

APPLICATION FEE

Application submission must be accompanied by the one-time application fee. It is non-refundable and can be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM. Additional information about the application fee may be found here (scroll to the ‘Frequently asked questions).

Fee grants are available through the conditions  outlined here by the Graduate School .

If you have questions, please contact  [email protected] .

RE-ENTRY ADMISSIONS

If you were previously enrolled as a graduate student in the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics program, have not earned your degree, but have had a break in enrollment for a minimum of a fall or spring term, you will need to re-apply to resume your studies. Please review the Graduate School requirements for previously enrolled students . Your previous faculty advisor (or another NEEP faculty advisor) must be willing to supply advising support and should e-mail the NEEP Graduate Student Services Coordinator regarding next steps in the process.

If you were previously enrolled in a UW-Madison graduate degree, completed that degree, have had a break in enrollment since earning the degree and would now like to apply for another UW-Madison program; you are required to submit a new student application through the UW-Madison Graduate School online application. For NEEP graduate programs, you must follow the entire application process as described above.

CURRENTLY ENROLLED GRADUATE STUDENT ADMISSIONS

Students currently enrolled as a graduate student at UW-Madison, whether in NEEP or a non-NEEP graduate program, wishing to apply to this degree program should contact the NEEP Graduate Admissions Team to inquire about the process and deadlines several months in advance of the anticipated enrollment term. Current students may apply to change or add programs for any term (fall, spring, or summer).

Tuition and funding

Tuition and segregated fee rates are always listed per semester (not for Fall and Spring combined).

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Graduate School Resources

Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.  Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.

Offers of financial support from the Department, College, and University are in the form of research assistantships (RAs), teaching assistantships (TAs), project assistantships (PAs), and partial or full fellowships. Prospective PhD students that receive such offers will have a minimum five-year guarantee of support. The funding for RAs comes from faculty research grants. Each professor decides on his or her own RA offers. International applicants must secure an RA, TA, PA, fellowship, or independent funding before admission is final. Funded students are expected to maintain full-time enrollment.  See the program website for additional information.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS

For information on International Student Funding and Scholarships visit the ISS  website .

In the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, we strive to design and deploy unique world-class experimental and computational capabilities to translate novel discoveries into transformative technologies. Having a broad range of laboratory facilities and collaborative centers at the right scale for energy and mechanics research is a hallmark of the department. The technologies we develop can solve challenges in energy, health, space, security and many other areas.

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Curricular Requirements

Minimum graduate school requirements.

Review the Graduate School minimum  academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.

Required Courses

Students must fulfill the coursework requirements for the nuclear engineering and engineering physics M.S. degree whether receiving the M.S. degree or going directly to the PhD. They must complete an additional 9 credits of technical coursework at the graduate level, beyond the coursework requirement for the MS. Candidates must take three courses numbered 700 or above; must satisfy the Ph.D. technical minor requirement; and must satisfy the PhD non-technical minor requirement.

The candidate is also required to complete, as a graduate student, one course numbered 400 or above in each of the following Areas: fission reactors; plasma physics and fusion; materials; engineering mathematics and computation (see Area Coursework Examples below).

M.S. Coursework Requirements

The following courses, or courses with similar material content, must be taken prior to or during the course of study: N E 427 Nuclear Instrumentation Laboratory ; N E 428 Nuclear Reactor Laboratory or N E 526 Laboratory Course in Plasmas ; N E 408 Ionizing Radiation or N E/​MED PHYS  569 Health Physics and Biological Effects .

Thesis pathway 1 : maximum of 12 credits for thesis; at least 8 credits of N E courses numbered 400 or above; remaining credits (also numbered 400 or above) must be in appropriate technical areas 2 ; at least 9 credits must be numbered 500 and above; up to 3 credits can be seminar credits.

Non-Thesis pathway 1 : at least 15 credits of N E courses numbered 400 or above; remaining 15 credits (also numbered 400 or above) must be in appropriate technical areas 2 ; at least 12 credits must be at numbered 500 or above; up to 3 credits can be seminar credits.

For both the thesis and non-thesis options, only one course (maximum of 3 credits) of independent study ( N E 699 Advanced Independent Study , N E 999 Advanced Independent Study ) is allowed.

These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.

Appropriate technical areas are: Engineering departments (except Engineering and Professional Development), Physics, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Medical Physics, and Chemistry. Other courses may be deemed appropriate by a student’s faculty advisor.

Area Coursework Examples

These courses are examples that would meet the requirement and are not meant to be a restricted list of possible courses. The candidate is required to complete one course in each of the following areas:

Non-Technical Minor Requirements

Ph.D. candidates must complete one of the following four study options prior to receiving dissertator status. As this is a formal Department requirement, the student should select a Non-Technical Minor early in the program, and must complete it to achieve dissertator status (see below). The Non-Technical Minor must be planned with the help of the candidate’s advisor and must be approved by the Department NonTechnical Minor Advisor except for Study Option IV which must be approved by the Department faculty. A Non-Technical Minor Approval Form is available from the Graduate Student Coordinator, and must be filed prior to submission of the doctoral plan form. Courses numbered below 400 may be used as a part of the Non-Technical Minor.

Study Option I : Technology-Society Interaction Coursework. This option is intended to increase the student’s awareness of the possible effects of technology on society and of the professional responsibilities of engineers and scientists in understanding such side effects. These effects could, for example, involve the influence of engineering on advancement of human welfare, on the distribution of wealth in society, or on environmental and ecological systems.

Suggested courses for fulfilling Option I include:

Study Option II :  Humanistic Society Studies Coursework. The basic objectives of this option are to help prepare the student to bridge the gap between C.P. Snow’s "Two Cultures." Snow’s 1959 lecture thesis was that the breakdown of communication between the "two cultures" of modern society – the sciences and the humanities – was a major hindrance to solving the world’s problems. Study might be designed to give a greater appreciation of the arts such as the classics, music, or painting, or it might be designed, for example, as preparation for translating technical information to the non-technical public.

Suggested areas of study to fulfill Option II include Anthropology, Area Studies, Art, Art History, Classics, Comparative Literature, Contemporary Trends, English (literature), Foreign Languages (literature), Social Work, Sociology, and Speech. Under either Option I or II, the student must take 6 credits of coursework. The courses must be approved by the student’s advisor and the non-technical minor advisor, and the 6 credits should be concentrated in one topical area. Grades in these courses need not meet the Departmental Grade Policy. However, note that all grades in courses numbered 300 or above courses (including grades for Non-Technical Minor courses) are calculated in the Graduate School minimum 3.0 graduation requirement.

Study Option III : Foreign Culture Coursework. This option is intended for the student who desires to live and work in a foreign nation or work with people of a foreign culture. Examples include studies of the history of a foreign nation, of the political stability of a region of the world, of the culture of a particular group within a nation, or of the spoken language of a foreign nation. For Option III the student must take six credits of courses under all of the same conditions and requirements as for Option I and II unless choosing language study. For the latter case, the student must attain a grade of C or better in all courses. If the student has previous knowledge of a language, it is required that either courses beyond the introductory level will be elected or that another language will be elected.

Study Option IV : Technology-Society Interactions Experience. There are many possible technology-society interactions that might be more educational and meaningful for the student as an actual experience than coursework. For example, the student might run for and be elected to a position of alderperson in the city government. Consequently, this option allows the student to pursue a particular aspect of the interaction using his own time and resources.

Study Option IV activity must be planned with the student’s advisor and be approved by the faculty. The effort required should be equivalent to 6 credits of coursework. Upon completion of this program, the student will prepare a written or oral report.

Note: Students from countries in which English is not the native language have inherently fulfilled these non-technical study goals and are exempt from these formal requirements.

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Principal Engineer, AI-optimized Memory FPGA Engineer

Job posting for principal engineer, ai-optimized memory fpga engineer at micron technology.

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all .

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Interested in changing the landscape of artificial intelligence workloads? Come join the team prototyping very high-performance memory systems for AI! In the Systems Pathfinding organization at Micron, we drive concepts across the stack, from applications to architectures and from concept to product. Interested in making a difference in the future of computing? This is your next opportunity!

As a Principal Engineer in AI-optimized Memory Prototyping, you will develop systems prototypes for novel, tightly coupled memory systems optimized for AI workloads. You will be part of a growing team of domain experts across platforms, systems architecture, component architecture, design, and advanced packaging. As a critical member of the prototyping team, you will architect and design systems which include board architecture, FPGA HDL, chip-to-chip interfaces, and device drivers. You will play an important role in requirement definition, architecture, programming, simulation, synthesis, place and route, verification, and system support. We encourage collaboration with technical partners across multiple domains in our effort to build the best memory systems in the world.

We are looking for engineers who are motivated to grow in depth and breadth, and we are hiring across many levels of seniority. Please apply if you are interested.

Our expectations

• Co-develop a prototype architecture for an AI-optimized memory platform.
• Design FPGA orchestration framework, including high-speed, chip-to-chip interfaces and modern PCIe interfaces.
• Develop simulation flows and drive validation for full-chip FPGA designs.
• Co-develop and maintain FPGA design and implementation flows.

What we're looking for

• Solid experience with modern FPGA flows and architectures for either Xilinx or Altera FPGAs.
• Strong expertise with FPGA HDL and design methodologies, including timing specifications, timing closure, and place and route.
• Experience with programming in C, especially as it relates to PCIe-based device driver development.
• Strong knowledge of SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• 5 years of proven experience.

What sets you apart

• A Masters, PhD, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• High-level HDL experience, including Chisel, Bluespec, high-level synthesis (HLS), etc.
• Experience with scripting languages: (e.g.) Python, Tcl, Make.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.  The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training.  The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.   For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits .

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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