Arkansas · Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

Best Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician institutions in Arkansas, ranked by earnings

The Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician program prepares students for careers in the field of nuclear engineering, focusing on the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities. This program is ideal for individuals interested…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 15.14
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
20
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$74,249
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Nuclear Technicians
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arkansas Tech University
Russellville Public · Associate degree
$74,2492049%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Nuclear Technicians (SOC 19-4051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-7.7%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$104,240
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

MonitoringActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningWriting

What Nuclear Technicians earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician programs in Arkansas.

Which Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician program in Arkansas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Arkansas Tech University tops the list at $74,249. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician program?+

The Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician program prepares students for careers in the field of nuclear engineering, focusing on the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities. This program is ideal for individuals interested…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop monitoring, active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Nuclear Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about -7.7% growth with around 700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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