Nuclear Engineering Jobs: Should I go to graduate school?

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The discussion centers on the job prospects for nuclear engineering graduates with varying degrees. A bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering is generally sufficient for positions in utilities or vendors. While a master's degree may enhance opportunities, many companies offer to fund employees pursuing further education. Positions in government or national labs typically favor candidates with a master's degree, although these roles are competitive and may not offer significantly higher salaries.

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  • Knowledge of graduate degree programs in engineering
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  • Research the job market for nuclear engineers with a bachelor's degree
  • Explore graduate programs in Nuclear Engineering, focusing on funding opportunities
  • Investigate career paths within the NRC and national laboratories
  • Learn about the benefits of pursuing a master's degree while employed
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I am currently a nuclear engineering undergraduate. I was curious what the job perspective is with only a bachelors degree. How about with a masters? P.h.D?

I will be graduating with a Nuclear Engineering Honors Degree in Science.
 
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Depends on where you want to work. If you want to work for a utility or vendor, a bachelors is sufficient. The usefulness of a masters is not as significant and furthermore many companies will pay for your masters degree if you work on it while employed if you are still interested in getting one. I would say if you get a job offer than take it, and if not then go back for a masters as a back-up. The other career option is NRC, government, or national lab type positions. These are more likely to benefit or require a masters degree but are more difficult to get and may not necessarily pay any better.
 

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