Nuclear Engineering

Select Type of Degree:

Select State:

About Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling and manipulating nuclear energy, including nuclear power plant design, fission reactor design, fusion reactor design, reactor control and safety systems design, power transfer systems, containment vessels and structures design; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as fission and fusion processes, human and environmental factors, construction, and operational considerations.

Of the 19 Nuclear Engineering degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, men make up 74% percent and women make up 26% percent of the field of study. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more students being awarded a degree in Nuclear Engineering than any other state in the US? In fact, Pennsylvania granted 6 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Nuclear Engineering is $68,500.

Popularity of Nuclear Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Nuclear Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
Created with Raphaël 2.1.0
Created with Raphaël 2.1.0HIAKFLSCGAALNCTNRICTMAMENHVTNYNJPADEMDWVKYOHMIWYMTIDWATXCAAZNVUTCONMORNDSDNEIAMSINILMNWIMOAROKKSLAVA
Created with Raphaël 2.1.0Simplemaps.comBuilt with SimpleMaps
Less Popular
More Popular

Careers

The highest paying jobs for Nuclear Engineering majors include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Nuclear Engineers and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Nuclear Engineering can prepare you for are Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Nuclear Engineers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Nuclear Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Nuclear Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
19
Female Students
5 (26%)
Male Students
14 (73%)
White (14, 74%)
U.S. Nonresident (3, 16%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 5%)
Two or more races (1, 5%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

College Raptor Loading Screen College Raptor Loading Screen