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Nuclear Engineering in Pennsylvania

Nuclear Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Nuclear Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 12,230 people employed in jobs related to a Nuclear Engineering degree, compared to 264,990 nationwide.

Nuclear Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Nuclear Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Nuclear Engineering grads earn an average of $146,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $164,955.

Nuclear Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 2 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Nuclear Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,468 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Nuclear Engineering Careers in PA

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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