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2026 Best Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Associate’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
20 Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded
$74,249 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best nuclear engineering technology/technician schools.

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Best Schools for Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician in the United States

Below are the best nuclear engineering technology/technician schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

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Arkansas Tech University crest
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

No school ranked higher than Arkansas Tech University this year for nuclear engineering technology/technician. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 nuclear engineering technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nuclear engineering technology/technician program make about $74,249 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,257 to complete this degree. Get the full nuclear engineering technology/technician details for Arkansas Tech University

Other Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

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