Nuclear engineers harness the power of the atom to benefit humankind. Nuclear engineers meet the challenges of electricity, space exploration, water and food supply issues, environment and pollution, medical tests and treatments, and transportation. They design nuclear power plants, medical equipment, power systems for naval vessels and spacecraft, and much more.
The U.S. Navy operates half the nuclear power reactors in the U.S. aboard surface ships and submarines. Nuclear power allows ships to travel at high speeds for years without refueling. For example, the first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus, operated on nuclear power for more than two years and covered 62,562 miles before refueling. In contrast, a diesel-powered ship would use two million gallons of fuel to cover the same number of miles. WOW!
Salary
The average starting Salary for a Nuclear Engineer (2007):
