Indiana · Nuclear Engineering

Best Nuclear Engineering institutions in Indiana, ranked by earnings

Nuclear Engineering is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on the design, development, and operation of nuclear systems and technologies. This program is ideal for students interested in the science of atomic nuclei, their…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 14.23
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
52
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$63,226
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
83%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Nuclear Engineers
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
1Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette Public · Bachelor's degree
$63,2265283%$20,500

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Nuclear Engineers (SOC 17-2161).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-1.1%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$127,520
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingScienceWritingMathematicsMonitoringActive Listening

What Nuclear Engineers earn in Indiana

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

Related careers

Nuclear Engineers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Nuclear Engineering programs in Indiana.

Which Nuclear Engineering program in Indiana has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Purdue University - Main Campus tops the list at $63,226. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Nuclear Engineering program?+

Nuclear Engineering is a specialized field within engineering that focuses on the design, development, and operation of nuclear systems and technologies. This program is ideal for students interested in the science of atomic nuclei, their…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, science, writing, mathematics, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Nuclear Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about -1.1% growth with around 800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

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

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