by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 5 U.S. colleges awarded 25 degrees and certificates in Radiation Biology/Radiobiology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 36% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $39,854 one year after completing, rising to $68,946 after four years.
A degree in Radiation Biology/Radiobiology explores Radiation Biology/radiobiology. A Program That Focuses On The Effects Of Radiation On Organisms And Biological Systems. Includes Instruction In Particle Physics, Ionization, And Biophysics Of Radiation Perturbations, Cellular And Organismic Repair Systems, Genetic And Pathological Effects Of Radiation, And The Measurement Of Radiation Dosages.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., radiation biology/radiobiology is a widely-pursued major, with 25 degrees awarded annually. 5 colleges award radiation biology/radiobiology degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 12.
By level, the 25 awards include 9 bachelor’s degrees, 9 master’s degrees and 7 doctorates.
Women earned 64% of radiation biology/radiobiology degrees and certificates in the latest year (16 of 25). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (15) and Asian (3), and international students earned 4.
The most common radiation biology/radiobiology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 9 of the 25 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to radiation biology/radiobiology call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Biology, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a radiation biology/radiobiology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 9 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 9 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 7 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to radiation biology/radiobiology, at 33.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 33.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 20.0% |
| Master’s degree | 17.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 15.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.9% |
| Some college courses | 3.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Radiation Biology/Radiobiology, with an average median salary of $93,181; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Research Coordinator, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Trials Manager and Postdoctoral Researcher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to radiation biology/radiobiology, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 276,211 | 6.3% |
| Geneticists | 183,832 | -1.1% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 164,357 | 8.7% |
| Biologists | 118,631 | -3.6% |
| Water Resource Specialists | 78,994 | -0.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 23,620 | 9.2% |
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology graduates earn a median $39,854 one year after completing their program, $68,946 after four years and $71,448 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,854 |
| 4 years | $68,946 |
| 5 years | $71,448 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to radiation biology/radiobiology is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology has 8 similar majors in the Biological & Biomedical Sciences field, which together award 14,704 degrees a year; the largest are Biochemistry (10,285), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1,633) and Molecular Biology (1,409). Browse all Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 10,285 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1,633 |
| Molecular Biology | 1,409 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 514 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 336 |
| Biophysics | 303 |
| Molecular Biophysics | 207 |
| Structural Biology | 17 |
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