Prospective Students

Why Choose Purdue Nuclear Engineering?

  • Nuclear Engineering is unique and intriguing
  • Graduate salaries start at $60,000+/year
  • Students appreciate our small classes.
  • Friendly community
  • Great research opportunities
  • High student-to-professor ratio

Breakdown of required credit hours for BSNE:

45 Nuclear Engineering Core, 29 First Year Engineering, 25 Math, Science, and Mechanical Engineering, 15 Tech Electives, 12 General Education