How many colleges in Georgia offer Nuclear Engineering programs?

CampusPin currently lists 58 U.S. colleges and universities in Georgia that offer Nuclear Engineering programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Nuclear Engineering program in Georgia?

Among the 50 Nuclear Engineering programs listed in Georgia, published in-state tuition ranges from $2,944 to $60,774 (median around $5,625). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Nuclear Engineering degree lead to?

A Nuclear Engineering degree commonly leads to roles such as Nuclear Engineer, Reactor Engineer, Radiation Protection Engineer, Nuclear Safety Engineer. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 nuclear engineers median $127,520)..

Can I apply to a Nuclear Engineering program in Georgia with the Common App?

Many Nuclear Engineering programs in Georgia accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Nuclear Engineering colleges in Georgia

CampusPin lists 58 U.S. colleges in Georgia that offer Nuclear Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Nuclear Engineering applies physics and math to harness reactions inside the atom for power and other uses, fitting students drawn to reactors, radiation, and safety systems.

Schools in Georgia that offer Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Engineering programs in Georgia: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 58 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

31 / 19

Universities / 2-year

33 / 17

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$2,944–$60,774

Median in-state tuition

$5,625

Lowest published in-state tuition

Georgia Highlands College

$2,944

Most selective

Emory University

11% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

46,701 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Nuclear Engineering program

Reactor physics and neutron transport theory
Thermal-hydraulics and reactor heat transfer
Radiation detection, measurement, and instrumentation laboratory
Radiation shielding and dose protection
Nuclear fuel cycle and waste management
Reactor control, instrumentation, and safety systems
Nuclear materials and radiation effects on structures
Fission and fusion process fundamentals
Senior capstone reactor or systems design project

Where a Nuclear Engineering degree can lead

Nuclear Engineer
Reactor Engineer
Radiation Protection Engineer
Nuclear Safety Engineer
Fuel Cycle Engineer
Power Plant Systems Engineer

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 nuclear engineers median $127,520).

Nuclear engineering students learn how energy is released when atomic nuclei split apart or fuse together, then how to control that energy safely and put it to work. Coursework blends reactor physics, thermal-hydraulics, and radiation science: you study how neutrons behave inside a reactor core, how heat moves from fuel to coolant, how radiation interacts with materials and living tissue, and how to design the shielding, containment structures, and control and safety systems that keep a plant stable. Unlike mechanical or chemical engineering, which treat heat and reactions in general industrial terms, this field centers specifically on fission and fusion processes, fuel cycles, and radiation protection; and unlike health or medical physics, which focus on clinical use of radiation in patient care, it emphasizes the engineering of reactors, power systems, and nuclear facilities.

In the United States this is most often a four-year bachelor of science, built on a heavy sequence of calculus, differential equations, and physics, with hands-on laboratory work in radiation detection and measurement, often access to a research or training reactor, and a senior capstone design project. Because the work involves regulated radioactive materials, programmatic accreditation and, for some career paths, professional engineering licensure may apply and should be verified with the specific program and state. Graduates work in settings such as commercial power plants, national laboratories, regulatory and safety agencies, naval and defense programs, fuel and waste management organizations, and research groups developing advanced reactor and fusion concepts.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of nuclear engineers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $127,520 and projects employment to decline about 1.1% from 2024 to 2034; a bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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