Nuclear Engineering Technology 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for nuclear engineering technology students.
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Choosing a Great Nuclear Engineering Technology School
The school you choose for nuclear engineering technology can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Nuclear Engineering Technology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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 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 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.
Our analysis ranked Excelsior College the best school in the country for a degree in nuclear engineering technology. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 214 nuclear engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Excelsior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nuclear engineering technology degree recipients from Excelsior College generally make around $101,386. Typical student debt for the program is $8,729.
More information about a degree in nuclear engineering technology from Excelsior College
A rank of #2 makes Arkansas Tech University one of the top schools for nuclear engineering technology. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 nuclear engineering technology degrees were awarded at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nuclear engineering technology degree recipients from Arkansas Tech University generally make around $74,249. Students borrow a median of $23,257 to complete this degree.
Read more about the nuclear engineering technology program at Arkansas Tech University
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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).
