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2027 Best Nuclear & Radiological Technicians Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
231 Nuclear & Radiological Technicians Degrees Awarded
$44,569 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nuclear & Radiological Technicians programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for nuclear & radiological technicians students.

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Best Nuclear & Radiological Technicians Schools

The school you choose for nuclear & radiological technicians can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Nuclear & Radiological Technicians Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

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Best Schools for Nuclear & Radiological Technicians in the United States

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nuclear & radiological technicians degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Nuclear & Radiological Technicians

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Leading the list is Thomas Edison State College, our #1 school for nuclear & radiological technicians. Thomas Edison State College is a large public school located in the city of Trenton. Thomas Edison State College awarded about 31 nuclear & radiological technicians degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nuclear & radiological technicians degree from Thomas Edison State College earn around $70,792 in the first couple years of their career. Thomas Edison State College graduates carry a median of $16,149 in student loans. Get the full nuclear & radiological technicians details for Thomas Edison State College

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A rank of #2 makes Capital Community College one of the top schools for nuclear & radiological technicians. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. About 17 nuclear & radiological technicians degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their nuclear & radiological technicians degree from Capital Community College earn around $43,086 in the first couple years of their career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Get the full nuclear & radiological technicians details for Capital Community College

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South Louisiana Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best nuclear & radiological technicians schools. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lafayette. South Louisiana Community College awarded about 47 nuclear & radiological technicians degrees in the most recent data year. Nuclear & Radiological Technicians graduates of South Louisiana Community College earn a median of $40,042 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree. Get the full nuclear & radiological technicians details for South Louisiana Community College

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Students looking for a strong nuclear & radiological technicians program will find one at Southern Arkansas University Tech, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public university. About 14 nuclear & radiological technicians degrees were awarded at Southern Arkansas University Tech in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nuclear & radiological technicians degree recipients from Southern Arkansas University Tech generally make around $34,302. Southern Arkansas University Tech graduates carry a median of $8,488 in student loans. More information about a degree in nuclear & radiological technicians from Southern Arkansas University Tech

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Students looking for a strong nuclear & radiological technicians program will find one at Pima Community College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public university. About 12 nuclear & radiological technicians degrees were awarded at Pima Community College in the most recent year. Nuclear & Radiological Technicians graduates of Pima Community College earn a median of $40,977 early in their careers. Pima Community College graduates carry a median of $10,655 in student loans. Get the full nuclear & radiological technicians details for Pima Community College

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Northern New Mexico College landed the #6 spot for nuclear & radiological technicians this year. Located in the town of Espanola, Northern New Mexico College is a small public university. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. About 15 nuclear & radiological technicians degrees were awarded at Northern New Mexico College in the most recent year. Read more about the nuclear & radiological technicians program at Northern New Mexico College

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Wharton County Junior College came in at #7 for nuclear & radiological technicians this year. Set in the town of Wharton, Wharton County Junior College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 20 nuclear & radiological technicians students who graduated with this degree at Wharton County Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nuclear & radiological technicians program make about $40,554 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,916. Read more about the nuclear & radiological technicians program at Wharton County Junior College

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Cowley County Community College landed the #8 spot for nuclear & radiological technicians this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Arkansas City. About 75 nuclear & radiological technicians degrees were awarded at Cowley County Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nuclear & radiological technicians degree recipients from Cowley County Community College generally make around $42,232. Students borrow a median of $10,625 to complete this degree. Read more about the nuclear & radiological technicians program at Cowley County Community College

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Explore other rankings in majors related to Nuclear & Radiological Technicians. See all related rankings.

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Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician 155
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician 61
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other 15

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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