Power The Future With Nuclear Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear engineers are essential to how we produce clean energy, protect national security, explore space, and use nuclear technologies to solve complex problems. At Tennessee Tech, you’ll learn to understand, design, and operate nuclear systems while gaining specialized knowledge about reactor technology, radiation, nuclear materials, safety, and security.
You’ll also benefit from studying in Tennessee, home to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Y-12 National Security Complex, and a growing industry helping to shape the future of nuclear energy.
Explore nuclear power systems and next-generation reactor technologies.
Get hands-on experience with labs for nuclear science, radiation measurement, and reactor simulation
Start your career in Tennessee’s rapidly growing nuclear industry
Program of Study
Build a strong foundation in engineering while developing specialized expertise in nuclear science and technology. You’ll learn to design, analyze and operate nuclear systems through coursework in reactor design and analysis, nuclear energy production, radiation detection, computational methods, nuclear materials, security, and policy. Design experiences will prepare you to solve complex engineering challenges in nuclear energy and other nuclear technology applications.
Career Opportunities
Nuclear engineering opens doors to careers in energy, national laboratories, defense, medicine, advanced manufacturing, research, emerging technologies and space exploration. Career paths include nuclear power and advanced reactors, radiation protection, nuclear security and nonproliferation, nuclear materials, space nuclear systems and radiation technologies. Tennessee Tech can connect you to internships, co-ops, and careers in Tennessee’s growing nuclear sector.
Employers
Tennessee is home to a nationally significant nuclear ecosystem, with opportunities spanning energy production, federal research, national security and advanced technology. Our employer partners include:
- United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR)
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
- Y-12 National Security Complex
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Kairos Power
- BWX Technologies
- U.S. Department of Energy
Salary Expectations
$133,970
Median annual wage for engineering occupations aligned with Engineering Technology careers, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Salary varies by occupation, experience, industry and location, with the media representing nuclear engineers at all career stages, not just starting salaries.
Find community in more than 30 student organizations, clubs and competitive teams.
Gain real-world experience through our co-op and internship programs.
Your senior year culminates in an industry-sponsored Senior Design Capstone project.
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