Nuclear Engineers research nuclear engineering problems. They apply the concepts and principles of nuclear science to the problems of release, control, and usability of the power.
The average salary of a Nuclear Engineer is $97,080 a year.
The average starting salary with a Bachelor's Degree is $61,610 a year.
16,900 people were employed in 2008 as Nuclear Engineers.
Increased interest in nuclear power as an energy source will spur demand for nuclear engineers to research and develop new designs for reactors. They also will be needed to work in defense-related areas, to develop nuclear medical technology, and to improve and enforce waste management and safety standards.
Top 3 Schools
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2. University of Illinois-Urbana-Campaign
3. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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