“Our choice for the best online master’s in nuclear engineering program, North Carolina State University’s option is a 30-credit hour offering designed for students who already hold an undergraduate degree in engineering. The curriculum includes courses such as Radiation and Reactor Fundamentals, Radiation Safety and Shielding, Nuclear Fuel Cycles, and Nuclear Materials. A master’s supervised research project is also required and is conducted under faculty mentorship. NC State’s nuclear reactor program is the first of its kind in the nation, solidifying this program’s place as the best of the best nuclear engineering masters’ programs online.”

Rankings from Best College Reviews were compiled using data from College Navigator regarding tuition, as well as program information gleaned directly from each institution’s official website. The methodology used to determine the rankings is based on tuition, customization options within the degree program (both in content and format) and an overall “wow” factor, which highlights each program’s unique offerings.

— Best College Reviews, 10 Best Master’s in Nuclear Engineering Programs Online for 2019.