General
Nuclear And Industrial Radiology Technologies
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Nuclear And Industrial Radiology Technologies.
Entry Level Salary
$51,000
Median Salary
$87,447
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
17.2%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,497,880
Entry (Early)
$51,000
Median (Prime)
$87,447
High (Prime)
$92,644
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+4k
+306k
+348k
$25k / yr
-86k
+216k
+258k
$50k / yr
-176k
+126k
+168k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
59
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
31
30
$50k / yr
Never
39
36
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-79%
198%
237%
$50k / yr
-81%
58%
77%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate21.9%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Radiologic technologists and technicians
26.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$54,453
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,514|$80,110
openings
13,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
5.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$62,792
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$81,100|$95,480
openings
2,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.7%
Diagnostic medical sonographers
4.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$73,957|$96,590
openings
6,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +13.9%
Registered nurses
3.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$48,233
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,000|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Medical and health services managers
3.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$69,282
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$106,588|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%
Postsecondary teachers
3.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$56,873
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,497|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Physical scientists, all other
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$54,866
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$84,409|$122,570
openings
1,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.1%
Management occupations
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$97,019
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$149,260|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Radiation therapists
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$66,454
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,885|$105,310
openings
700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.8%
Therapists, All Other
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,302|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| nuclear and industrial radiologic technologies/technicians. | Undergrad Certificate | 7 | $69,576 - $95,827 |
| nuclear and industrial radiologic technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 10 | $73,002 - $129,194 |
| physical science technologies/technicians. | Undergrad Certificate | 25 | $56,443 - $125,317 |
| physical science technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 44 | $45,580 - $126,148 |
| science technologies/technicians, other. | Undergrad Certificate | 5 | $29,210 - $29,210 |
| science technologies/technicians, other. | Associate's Degree | 30 | $39,683 - $63,423 |
| science technologies/technicians, other. | Bachelor's Degree | 11 | $54,507 - $90,046 |
| science technologies/technicians, other. | Master's Degree | 6 | $125,048 - $125,048 |