Nuclear engineering is based on nuclear physics and deals with sub atomic physics. It covers the interaction and maintenance of complex systems which pertain to nuclear energy. Nuclear engineering also covers study of nuclear medicines.
Nuclear Engineering Sub Disciplines
Nuclear engineering has been divided into a number of sub-disciplines which are as follows:
- Used fuel management
- Radiation detection
- Nuclear medicine and medical physics
- Nuclear materials and nuclear fuels
- Radiation protection and measurement
Top Nuclear Engineering Universities
The top three ranked universities when it comes to Nuclear Engineering are as follows;
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of Michigan—Ann Arbor
- Texas A&M University—College Station
Nuclear Engineering Associations
There are a myriad of associations pertaining to Nuclear engineering but we shall list only three;
- ANS
- ENS
- ENEN
Being a Nuclear Engineer
Being a nuclear engineer will require you to be detail oriented and to be able to tackle problems on your own. A nuclear engineer also needs to be capable of operating machinery that is complex and have a firm grip on mathematics. Nuclear engineers must follow all procedures to the book since a slight miscalculation can result in a disaster. 
Nuclear Engineer Salary
A Nuclear Engineer’s average annual salary in USA is $92,000.
Top Nuclear Engineering Companies
The top three companies pertaining to Nuclear Engineering are;
- GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
- American Atomics, Inc.
- Dominion Resources
Top Nuclear Engineering Innovations
Check out the three top inventions (as per us) that are a result of Nuclear Engineering.
- Nuclear Fusion/Fission
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Energy Power Plants
