by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in North Carolina to review for the 2025 Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in North Carolina ranking.
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The nuclear engineering school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in North Carolina. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the nuclear engineering degree levels they offer.
North Carolina State University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in nuclear engineering. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.
Students who graduate with their degree from the nuclear engineering program state that they receive average early career income of $74,540.
More information about a degree in nuclear engineering from North Carolina State UniversityExplore 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 |
| Virginia | 274 | 4 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 789 |
| General Engineering | 658 |
| Electrical Engineering | 589 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 578 |
| Computer Engineering | 541 |
| Civil Engineering | 381 |
| Textile Engineering | 296 |
| Chemical Engineering | 266 |
| Industrial Engineering | 193 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 94 |
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