Nuclear & Radiological Technology Associate Degrees
There are 19 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Nuclear & Radiological Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 338 degrees were awarded toNuclear & Radiological Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Nuclear & Radiological Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 93 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 92 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6 |
| Master’s Degree | 147 |
Earnings of Nuclear & Radiological Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology of $80,722 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,486 |
| 4 years | $80,722 |
| 5 years | $98,073 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Nuclear & Radiological Technology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 77.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 71 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Nuclear & Radiological Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 66.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 25.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Nuclear & Radiological Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Nuclear & Radiological Technology students seeking a associate degree is South Louisiana Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cowley County Community College is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aiken Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wharton County Junior College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State Technical College of Missouri is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern New Mexico College is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Arkansas University Tech comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. This school awarded 7 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lakeshore Technical College is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 5 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Edison State University is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cape Fear Community College is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Salem Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. This school awarded 2 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Salt Lake Community College is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National American University-Rapid City comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Siena Heights University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Reno is a popular choice for Nuclear & Radiological Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1 associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Nuclear & Radiological Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technology. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nuclear & Radiological Technology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician | 213 |
| Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician | 111 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other | 14 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Nuclear & Radiological Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 2,922 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 2,518 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 1,212 |
| SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | 102 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.