by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 85 degrees in nuclear engineering annually.
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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.
University of California - Berkeley is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley.More information about a degree in nuclear engineering from University of California - Berkeley
Oregon State University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in nuclear engineering. Oregon State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Corvallis.
After graduation, nuclear engineering degree recipients typically make around $69,657 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State UniversityExplore the best nuclear engineering colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 54 |
| Washington | 300 | 0 |
| Oregon | 266 | 48 |
Nuclear Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Nuclear Engineering | 85 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,068 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5,454 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,478 |
| Computer Engineering | 3,434 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 2,010 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 1,488 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,480 |
| General Engineering | 1,425 |
| Materials Engineering | 694 |
| Other Engineering | 525 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.