Nuclear
Engineering
Nuclear Engineering is the design and development of processes to extract energy from nuclear reactions and apply it to other uses. 13% of the world’s energy comes from nuclear energy, and Nuclear Engineers are very invested in the physics of atomic theory and fission. Nuclear Engineers were the ones who created the first Atomic Bomb, but they also strive to find safe ways to handle nuclear power because it is so hazardous.
Average Salary: $75,278
Degree needed:
Bachelor’s in Nuclear Engineering
Typically work at/for:
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Nuclear power plants
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Medical technology development
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Military
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Nuclear laboratories
Featured Females
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Nancy Fitzroy was one of the first engineers to study the heat transfer of nuclear reactor cores , despite her constant discouragement from the male-dominated field.