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2026 Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
214 Nuclear Engineering Technology Degrees Awarded
$101,386 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nuclear Engineering Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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

These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering technology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Nuclear Engineering Technology

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Excelsior College
Albany, NY

Our analysis ranked Excelsior College the best school in the country for a degree in nuclear engineering technology. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Albany. About 214 nuclear engineering technology degrees were awarded at Excelsior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the nuclear engineering technology program make about $101,386 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,729. See the full nuclear engineering technology program report for Excelsior College

Other Nuclear Engineering Technology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Nuclear Engineering Technology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Nuclear Engineering Technology
Associate'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. 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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