by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2024 Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in Virginia ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nuclear engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you want to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a degree in nuclear engineering from Virginia Tech
Explore all the Best Nuclear Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 32 |
| Florida | 282 | 16 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 40 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 64 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 7 |
Nuclear Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Nuclear Engineering | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 947 |
| General Engineering | 649 |
| Civil Engineering | 616 |
| Electrical Engineering | 604 |
| Computer Engineering | 533 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 272 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 269 |
| Industrial Engineering | 265 |
| Chemical Engineering | 231 |
| Systems Engineering | 227 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
