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2026 Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools

2026 Best Nuclear Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

Looking for the best Nuclear Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 14 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To help you make your decision, Trade College evaluated 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

Here are the top-ranked schools:

#1

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Leading the list is Excelsior College, our #1 Nuclear Engineering Technology school in the United States. Based in Albany, NY, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Nuclear Engineering Technology program debt is $8,729. Read the full report on Excelsior College

You'll be in good company at New Mexico Junior College, which ranked #2 this year. See the full New Mexico Junior College profile

Central Virginia Community College came in at #3 on this year's Nuclear Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Read the full report on Central Virginia Community College

You'll be in good company at Boise State University, which ranked #4 this year. Read the full report on Boise State University

You'll be in good company at Lakeland Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Read the full report on Lakeland Community College

Monroe County Community College placed #6 among Nuclear Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Monroe County Community College

Arkansas Tech University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Arkansas Tech University

Alexandria Technical And Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. See the full Alexandria Technical And Community College profile

Idaho State University did well this year, earning the #9 position. More on Idaho State University

Columbia Basin College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Read more about Columbia Basin College

Onondaga Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read more about Onondaga Community College

United States Military Academy came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on United States Military Academy

Augusta Technical College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Get the full Augusta Technical College report

Bismarck State College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Nuclear Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Bismarck State College report

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

These rankings are produced 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.

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