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2026 Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Schools
Looking for the best Nuclear Engineering Technology programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 14 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Trade College analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 14 Nuclear Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Bismarck State College this year in the United States. Located in Bismarck, ND, Bismarck State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $7,331. Students borrow a median of $13,340 to complete their Nuclear Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Bismarck State College
Out of the 14 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Excelsior College landed the #2 spot. Based in Albany, NY, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. Typical Nuclear Engineering Technology student debt is $8,729. Get the full Excelsior College report
The strong Nuclear Engineering Technology programs at Idaho State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Idaho State University is a public school based in Pocatello, ID. About 35% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. The median Nuclear Engineering Technology program debt is $24,640. Read the full report on Idaho State University
Out of the 14 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Alexandria Technical And Community College landed the #4 spot. Read the full report on Alexandria Technical And Community College
A rank of #5 makes New Mexico Junior College one of the top choices in the United States. More on New Mexico Junior College
Arkansas Tech University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Nuclear Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Arkansas Tech University
United States Military Academy came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Read more about United States Military Academy
Columbia Basin College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on Columbia Basin College
Monroe County Community College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Monroe County Community College
Lakeland Community College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. See the full Lakeland Community College profile
Augusta Technical College did well this year, earning the #11 position. More on Augusta Technical College
Onondaga Community College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Get the full Onondaga Community College report
Boise State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Nuclear Engineering Technology schools. More on Boise State University
Central Virginia Community College placed #14 among Nuclear Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Central Virginia Community College profile
Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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