Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
A program that prepares 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.
- Schools offering
- 9
- Annual completions
- 56
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $97k
About this major
A program that prepares 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.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear technicians | $104k | -7.7% | Associate's degree |
| Nuclear power reactor operators | $123k | -15.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$97k
Top colleges for Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain, CT | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| State Technical College of Missouri | Linn, MO | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Thomas Edison State University | Trenton, NJ | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Salem Community College | Carneys Point, NJ | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Siena Heights University | Adrian, MI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | Dothan, AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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