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2026 Best Nuclear Engineering Schools in North Carolina

1 Colleges in the United States
77 Nuclear Engineering Degrees Awarded
$74,540 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nuclear Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best nuclear engineering schools.

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Best Schools for Nuclear Engineering in North Carolina

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nuclear engineering education in North Carolina.

Top Schools in Nuclear Engineering

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Our analysis ranked North Carolina State University At Raleigh the best school in the country for a degree in nuclear engineering. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 77 nuclear engineering degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Nuclear Engineering graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $74,540 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Get the full nuclear engineering details for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school evaluated.

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