Nuclear Engineers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Nuclear Engineers does

Nuclear engineers design and develop nuclear power plants, reactors, and radiation equipment while ensuring safe handling of radioactive materials. They work on energy production, medical applications, and waste management.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
• Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr