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The decision to enter the field of nuclear engineering was made in 1957, while Dr. John C. Calhoun was dean of engineering. The AGN-201 nuclear training reactor was purchased and installed in the mechanical engineering shops building, under the direction of Dr. Richard E. Wainerdi in 1957. At the time when the Academic Council approved the recommendation for a nuclear engineering department, only two degree programs were administered: a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in nuclear engineering. The undergraduate program was established in 1966.
The Department of Nuclear Engineering is the largest program in the U.S. Our program is ranks second in graduate studies nationally among public universities.
Ranked among public institutions, 2024
Research expenditures for 2022-23
Student Enrollment
| Student Level | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 258 |
| Master's | 52 |
| Doctoral | 69 |
| Total Enrollment | 379 |
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Source: Texas A&M University Data and Research Services |
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Degrees Awarded
| Degree Level | Number of Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71 |
| Master's | 19 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
| Total Degrees Awarded | 114 |
| Source: Texas A&M University Data and Research Services |
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Faculty
| Tenure Status | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| Tenured/Tenure-Track | 14 |
| Academic Professional Track | 8 |
| Total Faculty | 22 |