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Nuclear Engineering Schools in North Carolina

29 Nuclear Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Nuclear Engineering is the 123rd most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nuclear Engineering Majors in North Carolina

Nuclear Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a nuclear engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nuclear engineering majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.5%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Nuclear Engineering Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 6,000 people employed in jobs related to a nuclear engineering degree, compared to 241,800 nationwide.

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Wages for Nuclear Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

Nuclear Engineering grads earn an average of $113,110 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Nuclear Engineering Careers in NC

Some of the careers nuclear engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Engineering Professors 14% $82,540
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $132,780
Nuclear Engineers 7% $115,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nuclear engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Electrical Engineering 388
Biomedical Engineering 220
Mechanical Engineering 215
Computer Engineering 176
Civil Engineering 143
Industrial Engineering 108
Textile Engineering 93
Chemical Engineering 82

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View Nationwide Nuclear Engineering Report

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