by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 15 degrees and certificates in Other Nuclear & Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians. Graduates earn a median $42,486 one year after completing, rising to $82,959 after four years.
A major in Other Nuclear & Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians covers Nuclear And Industrial Radiologic Technologies/technicians, Other. Any Instructional Program In Nuclear And Industrial Radiologic Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other nuclear & industrial radiologic technologies/technicians is a widely-pursued major, with 15 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award other nuclear & industrial radiologic technologies/technicians degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 15.
All 15 of the awards are associate degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 73% of other nuclear & industrial radiologic technologies/technicians degrees and certificates in the latest year (11 of 15). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (10) and White (2).
O*NET rates Monitoring the most important skill for jobs related to other nuclear & industrial radiologic technologies/technicians, at 3.8 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Public Safety and Security, Physics and Mechanical. The most important abilities are Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an other nuclear & industrial radiologic technologies/technicians degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 15 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other nuclear & industrial radiologic technologies/technicians, at 29.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 29.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 27.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 16.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 15.9% |
| Some college courses | 11.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Other Nuclear & Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, with an average median salary of $104,054; the strongest outlook belongs to Nuclear Technicians, at 11.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Radiochemical Technician, Nuclear Technician, Radiation Control Technician (Radcon Technician) and Radiation Safety Technician (Radiation Safety Tech).
The occupation related to other nuclear & industrial radiologic technologies/technicians with the most projected jobs is Nuclear Monitoring Technicians, at 91,226.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | 91,226 | 10.3% |
| Nuclear Technicians | 83,637 | 11.8% |
Other Nuclear & Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median $42,486 one year after completing their program, $82,959 after four years and $98,073 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,486 |
| 4 years | $82,959 |
| 5 years | $98,073 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other nuclear & industrial radiologic technologies/technicians, with a median salary of $115,968.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $92,140 |
Other Nuclear & Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians has 2 similar majors in the Science Technologies field, which together award 260 degrees a year; the largest are Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician (182) and Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician (78). Browse all Science Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician | 182 |
| Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician | 78 |
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