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2026 Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
20 Nuclear Engineering Technology Degrees Awarded
$74,249 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nuclear Engineering Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

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 students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Nuclear Engineering Technology in the United States

See the highest-ranked nuclear engineering technology schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Nuclear Engineering Technology

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Leading the list is Arkansas Tech University, our #1 school for nuclear engineering technology. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public institution. Arkansas Tech University graduates 44% of students within six years. Arkansas Tech University awarded about 20 nuclear engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Nuclear Engineering Technology graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $74,249 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,257. Get the full nuclear engineering technology details for Arkansas Tech University

Other Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree Levels

Explore the best nuclear engineering technology schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Nuclear Engineering Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in Nuclear Engineering Technology
Master's Degrees in Nuclear Engineering Technology
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Notes and References

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.

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