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Nuclear Engineering in Illinois

Nuclear Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Nuclear Engineering Grads in Illinois

11,190 people in the state and 264,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Nuclear Engineering.

Nuclear Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Nuclear Engineering Jobs in Illinois

Nuclear Engineering grads earn an average of $155,703 in the state and $164,955 nationwide.

Nuclear Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nuclear Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers Nuclear Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Nuclear Engineers $134,531

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nuclear Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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