by our College Data Analytics TeamNuclear Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs (CIP 61.12) is part of the Medical Residency Programs field of study, alongside 29 related programs, but no U.S. college reported nuclear medicine residency/fellowship programs graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 3 related occupations pay an average median salary of $85,022 a year.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to nuclear medicine residency/fellowship programs, at 4.2 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Biology and Medicine and Dentistry. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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Post-doctoral training is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to nuclear medicine residency/fellowship programs, at 30.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 30.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 26.2% |
| Master’s degree | 25.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 8.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 6.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Nuclear Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, with an average median salary of $85,022; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Inhalation Therapy Teacher, Therapy Teacher, Gynecology Teacher and Dental Assistant Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to nuclear medicine residency/fellowship programs, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Radiologists | 527,283 | 4.2% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The highest-paying occupation related to nuclear medicine residency/fellowship programs is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Radiologists | $97,090 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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