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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:
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.
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).