Associate Degrees in Nuclear & Radiological Technicians
Education Levels of Nuclear Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 102 people earned their associate degree in nuclear tech. This earns it the #170 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nuclear tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 125 |
| Associate Degree | 102 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 86 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Nuclear Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in nuclear tech is $45,997. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $44,115 to a high of $47,880.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nuclear tech students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in nuclear tech. About 76.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nuclear tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 49 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Nuclear Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer an associate degree in nuclear tech. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nuclear tech students seekingan associate degree is Cowley County Community College. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from Cowley College. About 13% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Cowley County Community College nuclear tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,997.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nuclear tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern New Mexico College. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from Northern New Mexico College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Northern New Mexico College nuclear tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,997.
State Technical College of Missouri comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nuclear tech. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from STC. About 14% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in nuclear tech at State Technical College of Missouri make a median salary of 45,997.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nuclear tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wharton County Junior College. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from Wharton County Junior College. About 18% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in nuclear tech at Wharton County Junior College make a median salary of 45,997.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nuclear tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from WSU Tech. About 21% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology nuclear tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $45,997.
Salt Lake Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nuclear tech. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from Salt Lake Community College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nuclear tech at Salt Lake Community College make a median salary of 45,997.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nuclear tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Piedmont Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from Central Piedmont Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in nuclear tech at Central Piedmont Community College make a median salary of 45,997.
Salem Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nuclear tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from Salem County College. Those who complete their associate degree in nuclear tech at Salem Community College make a median salary of 45,997.
Lakeshore Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nuclear tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from LTC. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that LTC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,997.
Cape Fear Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nuclear tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in nuclear tech from CFCC. Data shows that CFCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $45,997.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nuclear tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Science Technologies | 2,030 |
| Physical Science Technicians | 1,169 |
| Biology & Biotech Lab Technician | 318 |
| General Science Technologies | 55 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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