Nuclear Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus · Atlanta, GA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$114,772Median earnings 4 years after
$98,613Median earnings 5 years after
$21,426Median federal debt
14Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Nuclear Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus earn a median of $76,013. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $99,297 four years after graduating (middle half: $78,148–$122,219). Median debt is $21,426, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Nuclear Engineering graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $76,013 and $98,613 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,426.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.