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Nuclear Engineering in South Carolina

Nuclear Engineering Schools in South Carolina

Jobs for Nuclear Engineering Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 4,810 people employed in jobs related to a Nuclear Engineering degree, compared to 264,990 nationwide.

Nuclear Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. SC

Wages for Nuclear Engineering Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a Nuclear Engineering grad in the state is $143,467, compared to a typical salary of $164,955 nationwide.

Nuclear Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. SC

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,829 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 82%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,890 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 61% of applicants. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nuclear Engineering Careers in SC

Some of the careers Nuclear Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889
Nuclear Engineers -3% $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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