General
Nuclear And Industrial Radiology Technologies
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Nuclear And Industrial Radiology Technologies.
Entry Level Salary
$52,000
Median Salary
$85,000
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
16.6%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,400,000
Entry (Early)
$52,000
Median (Prime)
$85,000
High (Prime)
$90,000
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
+12k
+284k
+324k
$25k / yr
-78k
+194k
+234k
$50k / yr
-168k
+104k
+144k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
51
26
26
$25k / yr
Never
32
31
$50k / yr
Never
41
38
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-72%
178%
216%
$50k / yr
-77%
48%
66%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate21.8%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Radiologic technologists and technicians
26.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,801
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$62,475|$77,660
openings
12,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.3%
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
6.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$67,681
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$80,104|$88,180
openings
2,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.1%
Diagnostic medical sonographers
4.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$45,500
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$70,000|$89,340
openings
5,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +13%
Postsecondary teachers
3.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$55,250
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,000|$81,600
openings
136,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.9%
Medical and health services managers
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$63,655
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$97,930|$117,960
openings
62,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +23.2%
Radiation therapists
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$68,433
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$83,691|$101,990
openings
900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +1.9%
Registered nurses
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,856
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$62,475|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Management occupations
2.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$91,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$140,000|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Physical scientists, all other
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$53,300
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,000|$117,960
openings
2,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.6%
Therapists, All Other
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$47,549
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$73,153|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
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 - $69,576 |
| nuclear and industrial radiologic technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 13 | $73,002 - $129,194 |
| physical science technologies/technicians. | Undergrad Certificate | 27 | $56,443 - $75,005 |
| physical science technologies/technicians. | Associate's Degree | 46 | $59,780 - $126,148 |
| physical science technologies/technicians. | Level 99 | 1 | $69,253 - $69,253 |
| science technologies/technicians, other. | Undergrad Certificate | 5 | Data N/A |
| science technologies/technicians, other. | Associate's Degree | 34 | $39,683 - $63,423 |
| science technologies/technicians, other. | Bachelor's Degree | 12 | $54,507 - $90,046 |
| science technologies/technicians, other. | Master's Degree | 6 | $125,048 - $125,048 |