by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major” ranking - to help you make that decision.
Nuclear & Radiological Technicians is the 324th most popular major in the country with 299 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, nuclear and radiological technicians graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $55,910 and had an average of $9,078 in loans still to pay off.
For this year’s “Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major” ranking, we looked at 20 colleges that offer a degree in nuclear and radiological technicians. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in nuclear and radiological technicians.
For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for nuclear tech students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cowley County Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major. Located in Arkansas City, Kansas, this small public school handed out 41 degrees to qualified ’s nuclear tech students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northern New Mexico College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major. This small school is located in Espanola, New Mexico, and it awarded 17 ’s nuclear tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Nuclear & Radiological Technicians at Northern New Mexico College
Out of the 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major that were part of this year’s ranking, State Technical College of Missouri landed the #3 spot on the list. State Technical College of Missouri is a public institution located in Linn, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full State Technical College of Missouri Nuclear & Radiological Technicians Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wharton County Junior College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major. This medium-sized school is located in Wharton, Texas, and it awarded 14 ’s nuclear tech degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Three Rivers Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major. Three Rivers Community College is located in Norwich, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s nuclear tech degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Nuclear & Radiological Technicians at Three Rivers Community College
Northwestern Health Sciences University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major list. This small school is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, and it awarded 13 ’s nuclear tech degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major ranking. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s nuclear tech degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, Salt Lake Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major list. Salt Lake Community College is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s nuclear tech degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Nuclear & Radiological Technicians at Salt Lake Community College
Central Piedmont Community College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major ranking. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 34 ’s nuclear tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Central Piedmont Community College Nuclear & Radiological Technicians Report
Salem Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major list. Located in Carneys Point, New Jersey, this small public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified ’s nuclear tech students in 2020-2021.
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Lakeshore Technical College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major ranking. Lakeshore Technical College is a public institution located in Cleveland, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Cape Fear Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major ranking. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s nuclear tech students in 2020-2021.
Siena Heights University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major list. Siena Heights University is located in Adrian, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s nuclear tech degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Nuclear & Radiological Technicians at Siena Heights University
With a ranking of #13, National American University - Kings Bay did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major list. Located in Kings Bay, Georgia, this small private for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified ’s nuclear tech students in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 1 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Full National American University - Kings Bay Nuclear & Radiological Technicians Report
Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major ranking. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s nuclear tech students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.
Read full report on Nuclear & Radiological Technicians at Texas A&M University - College Station
With a ranking of #16, Wallace Community College, Dothan did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major list. Wallace Community College, Dothan is a public institution located in Dothan, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Nuclear & Radiological Technicians at Wallace, Dothan
Cumberland County College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major list. Cumberland County College is a small public school situated in Vineland, New Jersey. It awarded 0 ’s nuclear tech degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Nuclear & Radiological Technicians at Cumberland County College
Texas State Technical College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major ranking. TSTC is located in Waco, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s nuclear tech degrees to qualified students.
Full Texas State Technical College Nuclear & Radiological Technicians Report
Niagara County Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Nuclear Tech Major list. Located in Sanborn, New York, this small public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s nuclear tech students in 2020-2021.
Full Niagara County Community College Nuclear & Radiological Technicians Report
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