Nuclear Technology
Associate of Applied Science

Degree Program Offered By
Linn State Technical College

For students interested in careers involving the application of nuclear technologies including occupational and industrial safety, nuclear power and research reactors, medical institutions, mixed radioactive waste handling facilities, and various other industries utilizing nuclear materials.

Graduates of the Nuclear Technology program will be important in meeting nuclear science and health physics manpower needs for the nuclear industry, government and research centers.



Starting salaries can
range from $27,000
to $56,000 annually,
depend ing on the
industry. Missouri
Economic Research
and Information Center
recentl y reported the
mean entry salary for
Nuclear Technicians
at $35,000.


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The Nuclear Technology program develops practical expertise in radiation sciences and mechanical systems combined with physics, chemistry, and mathematical skills thouroughly preparing students for a variety of career choices in the field of Nuclear Technology.


Graduates of the Nuclear
Technology program will
be important in meeting
nuclear science and health
physics manpower needs
for the nuclear industry,
government and research
centers.


Nuclear Technology

The Nuclear Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a two-year program developed collaboratively by Linn State Technical College, the University of Missouri Nuclear Science Engineering Institute (NSEI), Missouri University Research Reactor (MURR), and AmerenUE Callaway Nuclear Plant. It offers a unique opportunity to obtain state-of-the-art education and training that will make graduates prime candidates for Radiation Protection/Nuclear Technician positions.


Students will study and gain hands-on experience in radiation physics, radioactive testing and analysis, radiological instrumentation, reactor operations, safety and handling procedures, and various industrial applications and safeguards.



High Demand for Radiation Protection professionals.

The present demand for Radiation Protection professionals is 130% of those with the required training; that demand is expected to increase to 260% over the next five years. The rising use of radiation in diagnostics, medical treatment and applications as well as the potential expansion of nuclear power technology will require a significant increase in the number of graduates trained in radiation protection.

Graduates will be prime candidates for positions at:




  • Nuclear power facilities.

  • Radioactive waste handling facilities.

  • Radiopharmaceutical companies.

  • Universities and national laboratories.

  • Medical facilities.

  • U.S. Department of Energy sites.






    • Typical Program of Study








    For more information contact the ATC at (573) 582-0817
    or a LSTC admissions representative at 1-800-743-8324.

    For additional information click here.

    For a list of Nuclear Employers click here.