It is not a very good time to "break into the HP profession" as too many schools have put out way too many interns with Associates Degrees in Radiation Protection. However if you really want to put 2 years into a degree with the prospect of working 10 -20 weeks a year after you get your degree. The better programs, based on interns I have worked with, would be Francis Marion College or Linn State College.
In most cases it makes more sense to try to get into a union and get a trade like electrician, pipe fitter, or maintenance as they tend to work more and have better benefits. Plus you can work at places other than nuclear power plants.
Whatever you decide I wish you the best of luck!!!
Old HP