Nuclear engineers deal with all engineering applications of nuclear and radioactive materials. For example, they make nuclear plants to generate power. They also make radioactive materials for medical treatment. They get rid of wastes by the generation of nuclear energy or on the development of fusion energy.
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Starting Salary: $61,610 Average Salary: $97,080 Gender Breakdown: 82% males, 18% females Job Outlook: The job outlook is expected to grow by 11% over the 2008-2018 decade Top Three Schools: 1. University of Michigan, 2. University of Wisconsin, 3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professional Societies: American Association for Aerosol Research(AAAR), American Association for the Advancement of science(AAAS), American Ceramic Society(ACerS)
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