by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 212 U.S. colleges awarded 4,323 degrees and certificates in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 152 schools in its 2027 Best Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing, rising to $77,808 after four years.
A degree in Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy explores Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Administer Prescribed Courses Of Radiation Treatment, Manage Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy, And Maintain Pertinent Records. Includes Instruction In Applied Anatomy And Physiology, Oncologic Pathology, Radiation Biology, Radiation Oncology Procedures And Techniques, Radiation Dosimetry, Tumor Localization, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication And Management, Data Collection, Record-Keeping, And Applicable Standards And Regulations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy draws strong interest, with 4,323 degrees awarded annually. 212 colleges award medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy degrees, an average of 20 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 145.
By level, the 4,323 awards include 246 certificates, 2,663 associate degrees, 1,099 bachelor’s degrees and 233 master’s degrees.
Women earned 78% of medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy degrees and certificates in the latest year (3,371 of 4,323). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,606) and Hispanic or Latino (758), and international students earned 37.
College Factual ranks 152 schools in its 2027 Best Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy Schools ranking, including 119 for associate degrees, 47 for bachelor’s degrees and 26 for master’s degrees. It also ranks medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy schools within 37 states. In all, 212 colleges offer medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy credential is the associate degree: 2,663 of the 4,323 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long a medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 246 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 2,663 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,099 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 233 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy, at 27.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 27.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 20.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 15.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 10.5% |
| Master’s degree | 10.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 8.0% |
| Some college courses | 4.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 1.5% |
| First professional degree | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
8 occupations are related to Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy, with an average median salary of $87,830; the strongest outlook belongs to Neurodiagnostic Technologists, at 14.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Medical Technologist, EEG Tech (Electroencephalogram Technician), Polysomnographic Technologist and Radiology Therapist.
The occupation related to medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy with the most projected jobs is Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, at 3,384,397.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 3,384,397 | 13.3% |
| Patient Representatives | 3,368,169 | 4.8% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 3,206,816 | 12.2% |
| Medical Dosimetrists | 3,118,939 | 10.8% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 2,908,248 | 9.4% |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 1,852,560 | 14.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Radiation Therapists | 1,180,275 | -1.4% |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing their program, $77,808 after four years and $70,516 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,190 |
| 4 years | $77,808 |
| 5 years | $70,516 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapy 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 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Patient Representatives | $47,419 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Radiation Therapists | $43,552 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $38,128 |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy has 21 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 94,151 degrees a year; the largest are Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (32,528), Physician Associate/Assistant (13,743) and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (13,037). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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