2026 Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Schools
Looking for the best Nuclear Engineering Technology programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 14 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 14 Nuclear Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Bismarck State College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Nuclear Engineering Technology programs schools in the United States. Bismarck State College is a public school based in Bismarck, ND. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $7,331. Students borrow a median of $13,340 to complete their Nuclear Engineering Technology program here. See the full Bismarck State College profile
Out of the 14 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Excelsior College landed the #2 spot. Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school based in Albany, NY. Graduates carry a median of $8,729 in student loans. Read more about Excelsior College
A rank of #3 makes Idaho State University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Pocatello, ID, Idaho State University is a public institution. Idaho State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 35%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Idaho State University Nuclear Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,640 in debt. Read more about Idaho State University
A rank of #4 makes Onondaga Community College one of the top choices in the United States. More on Onondaga Community College
Columbia Basin College came in at #5 on this year's Nuclear Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. More on Columbia Basin College
United States Military Academy ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Nuclear Engineering Technology schools. More on United States Military Academy
Lakeland Community College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lakeland Community College
Alexandria Technical And Community College did well this year, earning the #8 position. See the full Alexandria Technical And Community College profile
Augusta Technical College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Augusta Technical College
Boise State University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. See the full Boise State University profile
Central Virginia Community College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. See the full Central Virginia Community College profile
New Mexico Junior College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Get the full New Mexico Junior College report
Monroe County Community College placed #13 among Nuclear Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Monroe County Community College
Arkansas Tech University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Arkansas Tech University
Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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