Nuclear Engineering

Bachelor's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

CIP 14.23

$74,540Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$100,212Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $74,540 one year after completing the program. 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 $23,250, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Nuclear Engineering graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $74,540 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.