Nuclear & Radiological Technology at Cowley County Community College
If you plan to study Nuclear & Radiological Technology, take a look at what Cowley County Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cowley County Community College is in Arkansas City, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 83 nuclear & radiological technology degrees were awarded at Cowley County Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Cowley County Community College
Many students take online classes at Cowley County Community College. Of 2,235 students, 781 (35%) studied exclusively online and 749 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nuclear & Radiological Technology Rankings at Cowley County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Cowley County Community College’s Nuclear & Radiological Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 7 |
Earnings for Nuclear & Radiological Technology Graduates from Cowley County Community College
Students who complete Cowley County Community College’s Nuclear & Radiological Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,454 |
| 2 years | $49,436 |
| 3 years | $61,514 |
| 4 years | $56,546 |
| 5 years | $67,551 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nuclear & Radiological Technology graduates from Cowley County Community College report median earnings of $56,546, compared with $38,793 for all Cowley County Community College graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nuclear & Radiological Technology graduates from Cowley County Community College comes in at $10,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nuclear & Radiological Technology graduates at Cowley County Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nuclear & Radiological Technology graduates at Cowley County Community College are 16% women (13) and 84% men (70).
Nuclear & Radiological Technology Associate’s Program at Cowley County Community College
Of the 20 associate’s nuclear & radiological technology degrees awarded at Cowley County Community College, 20% were women (4) and 80% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nuclear & Radiological Technology associate’s degree recipients at Cowley County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Nuclear & Radiological Technology associate’s degree recipients at Cowley County Community College, below the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nuclear & Radiological Technology Concentrations at Cowley County Community College
This Nuclear & Radiological Technology program at Cowley County Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Radiologic Technology | 83 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nuclear & Radiological Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Nuclear & Radiological Technology program at Cowley County Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nuclear & Radiological Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $92,140 |
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | $44,906 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.