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2024 Best Nuclear Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois

1 College in Illinois
23 Bachelor's Degrees
$65,618 Avg Early-Career Salary
Nuclear Engineeringbachelor's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #219 out of the 363 majors we look at each year. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2024 Best Nuclear Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Nuclear Engineering in Illinois

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for nuclear engineering students seeking a a bachelor's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Bachelor's in Nuclear Engineering

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23 Annual Graduates
$65,618 Median Starting Salary
$21,350 Median Student Debt

It is difficult to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.

After graduation, nuclear engineering bachelor's recipients typically earn around $65,618 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Nuclear Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 261 23
Ohio 252 0
Indiana 235 23
Wisconsin 213 21

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Nuclear Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.

Nuclear Engineering Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Nuclear Engineering 23

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 837
Computer Engineering 617
Electrical Engineering 529
Civil Engineering 446
Chemical Engineering 304
Industrial Engineering 255
Biomedical Engineering 221
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 136
Agricultural Engineering 103
Materials Engineering 92

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