by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 9 U.S. colleges awarded 1,676 degrees and certificates in Radiologist Assistant. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 95% of graduates. College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Radiologist Assistant Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $27,519 one year after completing, rising to $35,634 after four years.
Studying Radiologist Assistant involves the study of Radiologist Assistant. A Program That Prepares Individuals, Under The Supervision Of A Physician, To Perform Patient Assessment, Patient Management, Selected Imaging Procedures And To Make Initial Observations Of Diagnostic Images. Includes Instruction In Radiologic Procedures And Techniques, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Patient Assessment, Patient Care And Management, And Radiation Biology.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, radiologist assistant draws strong interest, with 1,676 degrees awarded annually. 9 colleges award radiologist assistant degrees, an average of 186 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1,577.
By level, the 1,676 awards include 18 certificates, 58 associate degrees and 1,600 master’s degrees.
Women earned 82% of radiologist assistant degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,375 of 1,676). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (634) and White (522), and international students earned 32.
College Factual ranks 5 schools in its 2027 Best Radiologist Assistant Schools ranking, including 3 for associate degrees. It also ranks radiologist assistant schools within 1 state. In all, 9 colleges offer radiologist assistant programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Radiologist Assistant Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common radiologist assistant credential is the master’s degree: 1,600 of the 1,676 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to radiologist assistant call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Social Perceptiveness, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Medicine and Dentistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Near Vision.
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How long a radiologist assistant degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 18 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 58 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,600 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to radiologist assistant, at 22.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 22.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 21.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 20.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 14.9% |
| Master’s degree | 8.8% |
| Some college courses | 7.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 4.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
7 occupations are related to Radiologist Assistant, with an average median salary of $82,714; the strongest outlook belongs to Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, at 14.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Medical Technologist, Polysomnographic Technologist, Intake Specialist and PCA (Patient Care Associate).
The occupation related to radiologist assistant with the most projected jobs is Patient Representatives, at 3,368,169.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Representatives | 3,368,169 | 4.8% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 3,206,816 | 12.2% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 2,908,248 | 9.4% |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 1,852,560 | 14.1% |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 866,044 | 14.8% |
| Endoscopy Technicians | 708,506 | 7.8% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 191,989 | 3.8% |
Radiologist Assistant graduates earn a median $27,519 one year after completing their program, $35,634 after four years and $32,689 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,519 |
| 4 years | $35,634 |
| 5 years | $32,689 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to radiologist assistant is Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other, with a median salary of $153,940.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
| Patient Representatives | $47,419 |
| Endoscopy Technicians | $40,643 |
Radiologist Assistant has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 82,639 degrees a year; the largest are Medical/Clinical Assistant (55,276), Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (8,060) and Physical Therapy Assistant (5,489). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 55,276 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 8,060 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5,489 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 4,386 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 4,277 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 3,204 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 663 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 497 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | 304 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 258 |
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