Engineering a Sustainable Nuclear Future

Build the foundation for tomorrow's clean energy needs in Missouri S&T's Nuclear Engineering program. Get hands-on experience with our on-campus nuclear facility and take part in next-generation research. With an annual enrollment of fewer than 50 students, we are committed to your academic and career success.

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Departmental Reactor Tours are only available on Mondays at 1:00PM and Fridays at 11:00AM. 

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Start Your Career with a High-Paying Salary

$88,000

Average starting salary of nuclear engineering undergraduates

97%

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Make Lasting Connections

Join a student organization or get hands-on experience designing nuclear systems in one of S&T's student design teams. In the Nuclear Engineering program you'll be part of a community working toward meeting the world's energy needs.

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American Nuclear Society

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U.S. Women in Nuclear

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Nuclear Science Design Team

Design nuclear systems with other students

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Our Research

In the heart of the cutting-edge research campus at S&T lies a hidden gem: The university's very own operating nuclear reactor. This remarkable facility is a hub of potential and possibility for aspiring scientists and engineers. During your journey in the Nuclear Engineering department you'll get hands-on experience exploring and operating the reactor yourself.

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