
Earnings
Earnings
for engineers vary significantly by specialty, industry, and education.
Even so, as a group, engineers earn some of the highest average starting
salaries among those holding bachelor's degrees.
Starting
Salary
According to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics, the median annual earnings of nuclear
engineers are about $90,220. According to a 2007 survey by the
National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelor's
degree candidates in nuclear engineering received starting
offers averaging $56,587a year. Those with master's degrees
received starting offers averaging $59,167a year.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the
US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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