<p>Just curious what the CC community thinks of it. </p>
<p>Although I do have two questions specifically.</p>
<p>1.When going into nuclear engineering is getting a masters worth it or should I just stick with undergrad and go into the workforce?</p>
<p>2.With the now exponential need for energy, is nuclear engineering here to stay or will it die out again like it did after the accident in PA (although I think we can safely assume that there won't be any accidents anymore because the regulations/standards are way steeper than before).</p>
<p>1) Your will be fine either way. I worked at a nuclear power plant and it was a big feeder of people who just had B.S ($72K). However, a bright guy from UCB earned $110K straight out with a M.S as a nuclear engineer. I think it may deal with the amount of work you do and money with a M.S.</p>
<p>2) Safety is always going to be a concern, and even if regulations are more strictly enforced, some people are still going to have a negative view on nuclear.</p>
<p>I don’t think it will be one of the faster growing energy fields. I don’t think it will die either.</p>
<p>At my school, nuclear engineering is only offered at the graduate level. People heading into a M.S. in Nuclear Engineering typically major in Engineering Physics (I’m still talking solely about my school here).</p>
<p>“I worked at a nuclear power plant and it was a big feeder of people who just had B.S ($72K). However, a bright guy from UCB earned $110K straight out with a M.S as a nuclear engineer”</p>
<p>Holy bejesus! This just reassures the fact that no matter what I do I will do well. </p>
<p>“At my school, nuclear engineering is only offered at the graduate level.”</p>
<p>I’ve noticed a lot of people have said that. But from what I can tell there are atleast a good 10 schools that offer it as undergrad(Texas A&M, Penn State, U of Michigan for example). But just in case, should I undergrad in mechanical and then masters in nuclear to be absolutley safe AND be well rounded?</p>