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2026 Best Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
42 Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded
$44,467 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools to find the best for nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician students.

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

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

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Linn State Technical College tops our 2026 ranking of the best nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Linn. There were roughly 16 nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Linn State Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician degree from Linn State Technical College earn around $49,762 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,042 to complete this degree. See the full nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician program report for Linn State Technical College

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Capital Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Britain. Capital Community College awarded about 16 nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician program make about $43,086 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,059. Read more about the nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician program at Capital Community College

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A rank of #3 makes Wharton County Junior College one of the top schools for nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician. Set in the town of Wharton, Wharton County Junior College is a moderately-sized public institution. Wharton County Junior College awarded about 10 nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician degree recipients from Wharton County Junior College generally make around $40,554. Typical student debt for the program is $10,916. See the full nuclear/nuclear power technology/technician program report for Wharton County Junior College

Other Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

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