BA/BS in Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear science and engineering prepares students for work in power generation, medicine, waste management and other applications of nuclear technology. From summer 2025 the former nuclear engineering program was restructured and renamed to give students more flexibility and a wider foundation in career paths. Options are health physics, nuclear materials and reactor engineering. The earlier nuclear engineering degrees were ABET accredited, and the college plans to seek accreditation for the renamed degree once its first cohort has graduated. The program is offered in Corvallis, and educational objectives are posted on the school website. Learning outcomes include formulating and solving complex engineering problems with engineering, science and mathematics. Prospective students should read the catalog entry for full requirements, sample plans of study and option details, and should meet with an academic advisor to arrange course sequencing around personal circumstances and career plans.