### SUMMARY

 A degree in Nuclear Medical Technology is a valuable choice and usually a requisite first step for scholars hoping to enter a career as a hazard reduction specialist, a radiation oncologist, or a radiation technician. In fact, nuclear medical technology is a ​unique major ranking as the 319th most popular major. Last year, there were 308 nuclear medical technology diplomas received. In-state tuition for nuclear medical technology at private institutions is, on average, 2.9 times more spendy than their public counterparts.

 With only 46 colleges offering nuclear medical technology there might be a smaller selection of institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other nuclear medical technology undergrads, consider looking at colleges in Pennsylvania which have the most undergraduates admitted to nuclear medical technology annually. Zooming out, the top region to study nuclear medical technology is in the Great Lakes region with [Ferris State University](/colleges/ferris-state-university), [The University of Findlay](/colleges/the-university-of-findlay), and [University of Wisconsin-La Crosse](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the top conference to study nuclear medical technology is the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conference with [University of Wisconsin-La Crosse](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse) representing the conference. Based on our extensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our belief is that the best school for nuclear medical technology is [Loma Linda University](/colleges/loma-linda-university).

 The 'best' school does not mean it is the best school for every student. There might be tons of factors to weigh when selecting college. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food might affect one's inclinations of where to go to college. Here at Authority, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which nuclear medical technology university has the best college campus, the answer is [University at Buffalo](/colleges/university-at-buffalo). If you are very interested in which university has the best campus, then we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more so we can compare every major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our choice of the university with the best student life for nuclear medical technology is [Saint Louis University](/colleges/saint-louis-university). Are you curious why? Continue scrolling to learn more about our top recommendations. Many of our picks will probably shock you.

 If price is a significant deciding factor in your choice of where you attend college, you might be cautious about [Saint Louis University](/colleges/saint-louis-university). [Saint Louis University](/colleges/saint-louis-university)&nbspappears to be the most expensive university for nuclear medical technology, at least for out of state enrollment. We do have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the expense of [Saint Louis University](/colleges/saint-louis-university)&nbspinto perspective. You may also want to know that nuclear medical technology is the 285th most expensive program in the nation, with an average associated cost of $25,300. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for nuclear medical technology in the nation is Missouri demonstrated by a tuition of $44,700 at the main school in Missouri Saint Louis University. Even more broadly, the most expensive region for nuclear medical technology is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for nuclear medical technology is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Weber State University](/colleges/weber-state-university) with a cost of $14,973. More optimistically, the most affordable university for nuclear medical technology is [Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences](/colleges/baptist-memorial-college-of-health-sciences). Authority.org's full list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $10,200 for a degree in nuclear medical technology. The cost grows substantially to an average of $24,300 for the out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our pick for the university with the best value for nuclear medical technology: [Loma Linda University](/colleges/loma-linda-university). On this page you will find our comprehensive list of the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this list is based on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for nuclear medical technology majors differ a lot, but two-years after finishing the degree graduates will typically earn around $56,000. There is much variation in pay; top earners can rake in up to $91,700. Even right out of school, the minimum earning jobs within the nuclear medical technology space earn $32,900, which could be worse. The top earning graduates for nuclear medical technology come from [Loma Linda University](/colleges/loma-linda-university)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The overall diversity of nuclear medical technology ranks subpar, ranking in the 29th percentile of all programs. The school with the most composite diversity for nuclear medical technology is [Loma Linda University](/colleges/loma-linda-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Nuclear Medical Technology major sits only in the 96th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 30th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share at 69% of students majoring in nuclear medical technology. Additionally, 66% of students pursuing a nuclear medical technology major are women.

 The median score for nuclear medical technology professors is 4 stars, a ranking which is actually the median across every major; which is a fine. If you are looking for the most popular nuclear medical technology instructor nationally, look no further than Francisco Brenes at [Miami Dade College](/colleges/miami-dade-college). It may come as a surprise, but the best ranked instructors for nuclear medical technology according to students are found at [Molloy College](/colleges/molloy-college). If we including data other than simply rankings it becomes clear that the school with the overall best professors for nuclear medical technology is [Robert Morris University](/colleges/robert-morris-university). You can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the finest professors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for nuclear medical technology is [AdventHealth University](/colleges/adventhealth-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we do have a detailed list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we do hope you understand that approaching the higher education world from context only built on superlatives might create problems. We encourage you to look at some of our more focused pages on different universities and read a few of our helpful background pages on important details to look for as your school search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Nuclear medical technology is the 319th most popular degree in America, with 308 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #320 [Environmental Biology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-environmental-biology), and narrowly lost to #318 [Environmental Control Technologies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-environmental-control-technologies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 46 colleges across the nation, and is the 286th most widely offered degree. It is not offered at any of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that a little north of seven in ten colleges offering nuclear medical technology are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most nuclear medical technology graduates, largely led by [Ferris State University](/colleges/ferris-state-university), while it’s the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Pennsylvania ranks highest, with particular help from [Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus](/colleges/indiana-university-of-pennsylvania-main-campus) and [Robert Morris University](/colleges/robert-morris-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more nuclear medical technology graduates than [GateWay Community College](/colleges/gateway-community-college), which graduated 23 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study nuclear medical technology). More students studied nuclear medical technology as a percentage of total students at [University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences](/colleges/university-of-arkansas-for-medical-sciences) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Nuclear medical technology is the 285th most expensive degree in the nation, with a median cost of $25,316 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #286, [Air Transportation](rankings/best-colleges-for-air-transportation), with a median cost of $25,300).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top 50 nuclear medical technology programs led by [Regis College](/colleges/regis-college) with an annual cost of $42,650. Missouri is the most expensive state for nuclear medical technology led by [Saint Louis University](/colleges/saint-louis-university).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 65.53% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 17.77% less than your average private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Saint Louis University](/colleges/saint-louis-university), which is the 199th most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences](/colleges/baptist-memorial-college-of-health-sciences). It costs just $10,872 per year and is its nuclear medical technology program is ranked #7. Another more affordable pick would be #16, [Ferris State University](/colleges/ferris-state-university) in Mecosta County, MI with a cost of $12,068 for in-state students and $12,068 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is a massive investment for most. It's important to be sure you get a strong return on your investment. We hope the following job placement and earnings information help you in deciding your focus at college.

 The average Nuclear Medical Technology graduate makes a first year income of $48,011 per year (top 24%). With experience in their work lives, they can take home up to $91,722 down to $32,891, but average near $55,969. To put it in context, that is 45% north of the U.S. average.

 The most popular work title for a Nuclear Medical Technology graduate is Staff Technologist, which typically earn roughly $58,000; next are Staff Radiologic Technologist and Radiologic Technologist Assistant, which generally earn approximately $30,000 and $19,000 respectively.

 The Rocky Mountains has the highest grossing Nuclear Medical Technology graduates. The highest grossing state for Nuclear Medical Technology alumni is UT. The highest grossing conference for Nuclear Medical Technology graduates is Big West Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Nuclear Medical Technology: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is average.

 Instructors unfailingly play a great role in shaping your college experience, no matter what you major in. An effective professor could provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Contrarily, an ineffective professor can drive aggravation or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of Nuclear Medical Technology have a median student rating of 4 out of 5, which puts these professors in the upper 49th percentile in the US grounded in overall professor effectivness. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Professors of Nuclear Medical Technology barely edged-out those from ["International Relations and Affairs"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-international-relations-and-affairs), whereas ["Pharmaceutical Sciences"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-pharmaceutical-sciences)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Nuclear Medical Technology.

 Now for some statistics about Nuclear Medical Technology professors. Colleges located in large citys tend to have the best Nuclear Medical Technology professors. The Freedom Conference has the highest rated Nuclear Medical Technology professors. The Southeast region has the highest rated Nuclear Medical Technology professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Nuclear Medical Technology professors than private universities. Finally, Hawaii has the highest rated Nuclear Medical Technology professors in America.

 Francisco Brenes, professor at [Miami Dade College](/colleges/miami-dade-college)&nbspin Miami, FL is the most popular Nuclear Medical Technology professor in the nation. Mahmoud Kaddoura, professor at [University of San Francisco](/colleges/university-of-san-francisco)&nbspin San Francisco, CA is the highest rated Nuclear Medical Technology professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is a very consequential adventure in one's life; it is an occasion for individual growth and maturation. Pupils continue to realize who they can be and develop the necessary skills to become a flourishing adult. But learning is more than what one learns in a classroom environment - the late nights discussing the Second Intifada with a classmate, the life lesson learned from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different perspective. Therefore, finding a diverse college vastly enriches what you gain from your time spent at university.

 Nuclear Medical Technology is a less ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 69% of the United States' Nuclear Medical Technology majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(14%), latino students (7%), and black students (6%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Old Dominion University](/colleges/old-dominion-university)&nbspin Norfolk, VA.

 Second, Nuclear Medical Technology significatly skews female, with 66% of students majoring in Nuclear Medical Technology identifying as women. [University at Buffalo](/colleges/university-at-buffalo) in Buffalo, NY has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another critical type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Nuclear Medical Technology is the 18th most socioeconomically diverse focus in the US. 26% of its majors come from households with $110,000 plus annual incomes, 18% are from homes with $75,000 to $110,000 annual incomes, and 24% grew up in homes taking in south of $30,000 a year. [Oregon Institute of Technology](/colleges/oregon-institute-of-technology) is the most socioeconomically diverse college in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall VA is the most diverse state for Nuclear Medical Technology. The Southeast is the most diverse region, and the Conference USA is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 7%
* White: 69%
* Other: 14%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 34%
* Female: 66%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 18%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 83%
* Out of State: 14%
* International: 3%


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