Nuclear Technology Non-Licensed Nuclear Operator

Columbia Basin College ETPL
The Nuclear Technology program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science program with three current degree options. Core classes cover basic nuclear math and physics, radiation safety, nuclear facilities, electricity and power transmissions. Students take classes tailored to nuclear facility or reactor specific topics and participate in an internship to gain real-world experience within the program.

Financial information

Total tuition

$13,524.50

Total required fees

$2,014.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Columbia Basin College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

106

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Students should be directed to the website: http://www.columbiabasin.edu/nuctech

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

Completion rate

61%

Employment rate

86%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$42.91

Typical (median) annual earnings

$82,986.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

Construction

37%

Administrative Support

33%

Other Industries

20%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
35
Completion rate
61%
Average number of students who completed each year
12
Gender
Male
80%
Female
20%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
30%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
54%
Multi-racial
13%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
7%
20 to 29
60%
30 to 39
19%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
7%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
51%
Some college experience, but no degree
40%
Certificate or AA
7%
BA or higher
0%