What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Nuclear Engineers or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Nuclear Engineers what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Nuclear engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering. Programs in nuclear engineering are accredited by ABET.

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How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Nuclear Engineer. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.

License and certifications

Nuclear engineers who work for nuclear powerplants are not required to be licensed. However, they are eligible to seek licensure as professional engineers. Those who become licensed carry the designation of professional engineer (PE). Most states recognize licenses from other states, as long as the other state’s licensing requirements meet or exceed their own licensing requirements.

Skills required

We asked other Nuclear Engineers if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Nuclear Engineers are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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