Nuclear Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA

CIP 14.23

$78,218Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$94,365Median earnings 4 years after

$102,125Median earnings 5 years after

$24,623Median federal debt

33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Nuclear Engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus earn a median of $78,218 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 $24,623, 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 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $78,218 one year after graduation and $102,125 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,623.

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