Nuclear Technology Schools

Detailed profiles of schools for Nuclear Technology from the EdRef college search portal.

Nuclear Technology programs are designed to give students a broad understanding of the basics of nuclear reactor principles, including reactor physics, reactor thermalhydraulics, nuclear instrumentation, nuclear environmental quality, fusion engineering, and radiation damage. Students also study nuclear power plant design, operation, and safety. They get the chance to learn the fundamentals as well as focus on specific training topics in an in-depth manner. After graduation, students have the ability to work in a variety of areas in the nuclear field.

Graduates of these programs may also have the option of transferring to engineering programs and advancing their education further. They may elect to obtain a bachelor’s degree in engineering or the physical sciences. Or they may decide to enter the industry after graduation, working in areas such as industrial technologies, occupational safety, nuclear power reactors, medical institutions, mixed radioactive waste handling facilities, and nuclear materials.