Virginia · Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

Best Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician institutions in Virginia, 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
6
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
45%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Nuclear Technicians
$103,960
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician in Virginia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg Public
645%

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 Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
320
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$103,960
median $106,270
Best-paying metro
$99,270
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

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Common questions

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

How much do Nuclear Technicians earn in Virginia?+

The average annual wage for Nuclear Technicians in Virginia is $103,960 (median $106,270), across about 320 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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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