Oh wow, trying to go in as officer I'm assuming than? Lots of the officers go to Goose Creek to get nuke schooling done. I don't know if its hard, unless you have trouble staying awake and standing watch for extended periods of time lol. You should already know most about the field by the sounds...
Well I took a different route than most. Currently in the Navy, but I definetely suggest taking this field of engineering. If your picking based on income, it definetely won't fall short. It's nuclear power....the demand is endless. Only bad thing is the hours will be rediculous.