by our College Data Analytics TeamDiscover the key facts every radiology residency/fellowship programs major should know — including career paths, salary data, the skills you will develop, and the best colleges offering radiology residency/fellowship programs programs.
Studies in Radiology Residency/Fellowship Programs develop a specific mix of skills, knowledge, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in the occupations radiology residency/fellowship programs graduates commonly enter.
Skills emphasized by a radiology residency/fellowship programs program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:
Per O*NET surveys, a radiology residency/fellowship programs major emphasizes the following knowledge areas:
People currently working in careers related to radiology residency/fellowship programs tend to have obtained the following education levels.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 35.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 25.5% |
| Master’s degree | 22.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 7.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
| First professional degree | 0.1% |
See the chart below to get an idea of what level of education most of those in radiology residency/fellowship programs careers hold.
Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*
Majoring in radiology residency/fellowship programs can lead to numerous career paths. Below are some of the most common occupations related to radiology residency/fellowship programs.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to radiology residency/fellowship programs.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | 2,951,941 | -1.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Radiologists | 527,283 | 4.2% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of radiology residency/fellowship programs graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. These numbers tend to grow as graduates gain experience.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $41,238 |
| 5 years | $48,758 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.
Salaries for radiology residency/fellowship programs graduates vary widely by occupation. The following table shows the top highest-paying careers radiology residency/fellowship programs grads often go into.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Radiologists | $97,090 |
| Pediatricians, General | $69,310 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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