The average annual wage of the occupations is $126,950 and $61 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Nuclear Engineers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 12,710 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Nuclear Engineers. Total 2 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Nuclear Engineering page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering | 2 | $35,108 | - | - | - |
The following 15 occupations are related to Nuclear Engineers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Managers | 223K | $125,900 | $61 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 208K | $172,290 | $83 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 66,660 | $134,330 | $65 |
| Chemical Engineers | 21,140 | $122,910 | $59 |
| Electrical Engineers | 185K | $117,680 | $57 |
| Environmental Engineers | 39,880 | $105,840 | $51 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 281K | $105,220 | $51 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 7,040 | $105,460 | $51 |
| Petroleum Engineers | 20,390 | $148,590 | $71 |
| Engineers, All Other | 151K | $118,350 | $57 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 13,780 | $58,780 | $28 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 73,020 | $66,640 | $32 |
| Nuclear Technicians | 5,400 | $97,520 | $47 |
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 5,760 | $121,240 | $58 |
| Power Plant Operators | 31,490 | $91,880 | $44 |
The following 2 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Nuclear Engineers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.