by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Tennessee to review for the 2024 Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in Tennessee ranking.
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The schools below may not offer all types of nuclear engineering degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's difficult to beat The University of Tennessee - Knoxville if you wish to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
Students who graduate with their degree from the nuclear engineering program report average early career wages of $51,780.
More information about a degree in nuclear engineering from The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleExplore all the Best Nuclear Engineering Schools 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 |
| Virginia | 274 | 4 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 7 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Nuclear Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Nuclear Engineering | 79 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 634 |
| Electrical Engineering | 313 |
| Civil Engineering | 285 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 202 |
| Chemical Engineering | 177 |
| General Engineering | 168 |
| Computer Engineering | 107 |
| Industrial Engineering | 85 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 70 |
| Materials Engineering | 48 |
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