Nuclear engineering grad school advice and future

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The discussion revolves around seeking advice for pursuing graduate studies in nuclear engineering, particularly focusing on materials, reactor designs, fusion technology, and job prospects for international students. Participants share insights on various universities and programs, as well as personal experiences related to the field.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in pursuing an MS and possibly a PhD in nuclear engineering, specifically in materials, reactor designs, and fusion technology, while also raising concerns about color blindness affecting job prospects.
  • Another participant recommends the University of Wisconsin-Madison for its strong materials program in nuclear engineering and mentions its high research expenditure ranking.
  • A different participant questions the reputation of Wisconsin for international student intake and its focus on hydraulics and plasma research.
  • North Carolina State University is highlighted for its excellent faculty in plasma physics and fusion technology, with a participant sharing their positive experience as an MS graduate there.
  • Job opportunities in Raleigh, NC, are noted, with mentions of local companies like Duke Energy and GE providing potential employment for graduates.
  • There is a query about the dual degree program (MS in nuclear engineering + MBA) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a cautionary note about the challenges of balancing both degrees.
  • Concerns are raised about the job market and industry scope for graduates, particularly regarding international students.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the best universities and programs for nuclear engineering, with no clear consensus on which institution is superior. There are differing views on the dual degree program's viability and the job market for international students.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention limitations regarding the time commitment required for dual degree programs and the potential impact of color blindness on job prospects, but these points remain unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Prospective graduate students in nuclear engineering, particularly those interested in materials and fusion technology, as well as international students considering study in the U.S.

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I am from India and i have a bachelors in mechanical engineering. I have recently given my GRE and TOEFL with scores of 313/340 (161-quant & 152-verbal & 3.5-AWA) in gre & 110/120 in TOEFL. I am planning for MS and probably PHD in nuclear engineering. I am not interested in either hydraulics or computational work. I have an inclination for materials, reactor designs and fusion technology and even waste treatment and disposal. Also, i have a problem of color blindness and that has caused a lot of problem for me to get a job in India after my mechanical engineering. I was wondering if this is going to cause a problem for me in the future after getting an MS or PHD in US.
Also here is a list of colleges that i am considering for further studies:-
university of Michigan, ann arbor
texas A&M, college station,
university of california, Berkeley
pennsylvania state university,
georgia institute of technology,
north carolina state
university of wisconsin, madison
also,
outside USA:-
ETH & EPFL, Switzerland

PS- please suggest the best college for me out of these or any others through the points of knowledge and job guarantee after the course.
 
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This is awesome. The website is very helpful. However, i recently heard that Wisconsin was good for hydraulics and plasma research and I'm not sure about its international students' intake.
 
North Carolina state has excellent faculty in Plasma physics/ fusion technology. Also they are expanding their nuclear materials faculty. I got my MS from there and they do cater to people from other disciplines; the even have a course for people with non-nuclear bachelors degree holders.
 
NuclearVision said:
North Carolina state has excellent faculty in Plasma physics/ fusion technology. Also they are expanding their nuclear materials faculty. I got my MS from there and they do cater to people from other disciplines; the even have a course for people with non-nuclear bachelors degree holders.

thanx for the reply. :approve: I would be applying to North Carolina state as i have a great interest in the fusion technology. Can comment on the placement cell of North Carolina state ?
Are there any opportunities for International students to work in US after completing their MS in Nuclear engineering ?
 
Raleigh is a really nice smaller city with lots to do. It is also about 3 hours from the ocean and the mountains (in opposite directions) Duke energy has a presence in Raleigh and is headquartered in Charlotte (NC) so there are good job opportunities. Also GE has fuel fabrication in Wilmington (NC).
 
NuclearVision said:
Raleigh is a really nice smaller city with lots to do. It is also about 3 hours from the ocean and the mountains (in opposite directions) Duke energy has a presence in Raleigh and is headquartered in Charlotte (NC) so there are good job opportunities. Also GE has fuel fabrication in Wilmington (NC).

Thanx for the big help, bro.. :smile:.
 
nukapprentice said:
If you're looking for a materials program in nuclear engineering then I STRONGLY suggest you take a look at the nuclear fuel and material research projects website ([PLAIN]http://allen.neep.wisc.edu/s... What is the future scope after the program ?
 
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varun.kalra13 said:
How is the MS(nuclear) + MBA dual degree program offered by University of Tennessee, Knoxville ?? What is the future scope after the program ?

Not many students do it. The few who I met who do it are funding themselves since there isn't much time to do research/TA between the two degrees. I'd recommend staying away from it and just go for Masters and/or PhD in Nuclear Engineering at UTK.

Also, the scope of the industry in terms of jobs? Can you clarify that question?
 

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