2026 Best Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Schools

Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for nuclear engineering technology/technician students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

• Degree-Level Rankings
• Best Overall Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Schools List

Choosing a Great Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician School

The school you choose for nuclear engineering technology/technician can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Rankings by Degree Level

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.

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Best Schools for Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nuclear engineering technology/technician education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

1

Excelsior College
Albany, NY

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

214 Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded

$101,386 Median Starting Salary

Excelsior College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nuclear engineering technology/technician. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Albany. About 214 nuclear engineering technology/technician degrees were awarded at Excelsior College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nuclear engineering technology/technician degree recipients from Excelsior College generally make around $101,386. Students borrow a median of $8,729 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nuclear engineering technology/technician from Excelsior College

2

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded

$74,249 Median Starting Salary

Arkansas Tech University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering technology/technician, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. Arkansas Tech University awarded about 20 nuclear engineering technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nuclear engineering technology/technician program make about $74,249 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,257. Read more about the nuclear engineering technology/technician program at Arkansas Tech University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.