QS Rank:

363

Virginia Tech

Virginia
,United States

Program Rank

20

Program Name
PhD in Nuclear Engineering
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$95,070

Duration
36 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#62
US World and News Report
#363
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Others:
10%International:
10%Maryland:
10%Washington, D.C.:
10%Virginia:
45%North Carolina:
15%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate
90%

Job Placement
90%
Prospective Job Roles
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear Engineering Technician
Nuclear Engineer
Nuclear Safety Engineer
Nuclear Power Plant Operator
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Inspector
Nuclear Physicist
Nuclear Chemist
Nuclear Materials Engineer
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Eligibility Criteria

At least 3.2 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
90
Standardised Test Score
GRE
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 75
Transcript
Passport
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
IELTS
Application Deadlines
Priority | |
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Fall | Jan 15, 2025 |
Spring | Oct 1, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$31,690 / year

Overall Cost
$46,690 / year
FAQs
- Access to student health services in Schiffert Health Center is included in your comprehensive fee. The Schiffert Health Center provides services comparable to that of a family doctor. To learn more about medical insurance offered through Virginia Tech, visit the graduate health insurance pages of this website or contact the Student Medical Insurance Office (540/231-6226).
- Visit our graduate program directors and coordinators contact list for email addresses for your department's director and communicators. You also may bisit the webpage for the department you wish to reach. If you cannot find a contact email or phone number, call Virginia Tech Information at 540-231-6000.
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