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About Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of research scientists and operating engineers engaged in the running of nuclear reactors, and in nuclear materials processing and disposal. Includes instruction in basic nuclear physics and nuclear engineering, monitoring and safety procedures, radioactive materials handling and disposal, equipment maintenance and operation, and record keeping.

While Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician offers degrees up to the Bachelors degree, most students study towards a Associates degree. Students study Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level has the most graduates in Connecticut. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician is $0.

Popularity of Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some of the highest paying careers for Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician majors include Nuclear Power Reactor Operators, Nuclear Technicians . But, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician can prepare you for are Nuclear Power Reactor Operators, Nuclear Technicians .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
63
Female Students
16 (25%)
Male Students
47 (74%)
White (45, 71%)
Hispanic or Latino (10, 16%)
Asian (3, 5%)
Black or African American (2, 3%)
Two or more races (2, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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