Nuclear Engineering Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nuclear engineering technology programs.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best nuclear engineering technology schools.
Choosing a Great Nuclear Engineering Technology School
The nuclear engineering technology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nuclear Engineering Technology rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Nuclear Engineering Technology Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Alexandria Technical And Community College this year for nuclear engineering technology. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Alexandria. There were roughly 34 nuclear engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Alexandria Technical And Community College in the most recent data year. Nuclear Engineering Technology graduates of Alexandria Technical And Community College earn a median of $45,368 early in their careers. Alexandria Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $14,054 in student loans.
More information about a degree in nuclear engineering technology from Alexandria Technical And Community College
Excelsior College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit university. About 109 nuclear engineering technology degrees were awarded at Excelsior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the nuclear engineering technology program make about $101,386 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,729 to complete this degree.
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Arkansas Tech University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best nuclear engineering technology schools. Arkansas Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Russellville. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 nuclear engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent data year. Nuclear Engineering Technology graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $74,249 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,257.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
