### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Radiation Therapy is not only a valuable choice, but ordinarily a required first step for undergrads coveting to begin a career as an oncologist, an oncology nurse, or an oncology lab technician. Interestingly, radiation therapy is an uncommon degree ranking as the 199th most popular degree. Last academic year alone, there were 1,200 radiation therapy diplomas received. In-state tuition for radiation therapy at private schools is, on average, 3.4 times more spendy than their public peers.

 With only 82 colleges having programs for radiation therapy there could be a more finite list of the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to immerse yourself with other radiation therapy undergraduates, look at institutions in Pennsylvania which have the most undergraduates admitted to radiation therapy annually. More generally, the top region to pursue radiation therapy is in the Great Lakes region with [Southern Illinois University-Carbondale](/colleges/southern-illinois-university-carbondale), [University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College](/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-blue-ash-college), and [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to major in radiation therapy is the Sun Belt Conference with [Arkansas State University-Main Campus](/colleges/arkansas-state-university-main-campus), [Georgia Southern University](/colleges/georgia-southern-university), and [Texas State University](/colleges/texas-state-university) representing the conference. Based on our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best university for radiation therapy is [Emory University](/colleges/emory-university).

 The overall best school is not necessarily the best school for you. There are many more factors to weigh when deciding on institution. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food might sway your decision on which school to attend. Here at Authority, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are intrigued by which radiation therapy college boasts the superior campus, the winner is [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus). If you are mostly interested in which college is home to the top campus, we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more so we can evaluate every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our pick of the university with the best student life for radiation therapy is [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill). Curious why? Keep reading to find out more about our top choices. Some of our decisions just might surprise you.

 If price is a major deciding factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Emory University](/colleges/emory-university). [Emory University](/colleges/emory-university)&nbspis the most expensive school for radiation therapy, at least regarding out of state attendance. We do have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the price tag at [Emory University](/colleges/emory-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may care to know that radiation therapy is the 323rd most expensive degree in the United States, with an average bill of $21,800. On a broader scale, the most costly state for radiation therapy nationally is Vermont with tuition and fees at the primary school, University of Vermont, of $41,280. Even more broadly, the most expensive region for radiation therapy is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [University of Hartford](/colleges/university-of-hartford) with a cost of $39,220, [Regis College](/colleges/regis-college) with a cost of $42,650, and [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont) with a cost of $41,280.

 Our cheapest region for radiation therapy is the Far West region which is represented by [National University](/colleges/national-university) with a cost of $13,320 and [University of Nevada-Las Vegas](/colleges/university-of-nevada-las-vegas) with a cost of $22,505. On the bright side, the most affordable college for radiation therapy is [Valencia College](/colleges/valencia-college). Our full list of the most affordable schools can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay about $9,200 for a degree in radiation therapy. The price increases significantly to a median of $21,600 for an out-of-state public-school student. As such, you might be interested in our pick for the university constituting the best value for radiation therapy: [Emory University](/colleges/emory-university). Here you can see our comprehensive list of the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. That being said, this discussion is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for radiation therapy students differ widely, but two-years after completing the major graduates will regularly make in the neighborhood of $56,100. There can be much variation in salary; highest paid earners can enjoy pay up to $92,200. Straight out of school, the lowest earning jobs within the radiation therapy field earn $33,100, which is an alright wage. The top earning grads for radiation therapy graduated from [MCPHS University](/colleges/mcphs-university)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The all-around diversity of radiation therapy stands in the bottom, falling within only the 14th percentile of majors nationally. The college with the most composite diversity for radiation therapy is [Emory University](/colleges/emory-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Radiation Therapy only sits in the 27th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 20th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share at 75% of scholars majoring in radiation therapy. Additionally, 80% of undergraduates pursuing a radiation therapy major are women.

 The median ranking for radiation therapy professors is 4 stars, a ranking which is surprisingly the median score across all majors; this is a fine. If you are looking for the most popular radiation therapy instructor in the country, consider looking up Marilyn James-Kracke at [University of Missouri-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia). This might come as a shock, but the highest rated instructors of radiation therapy by student are at [University of Missouri-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia). If we incorporate information other than just rankings it becomes clear that the college with comprehensively the best instructors for radiation therapy is [Emory University](/colleges/emory-university). One can find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the best instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for radiation therapy is [Emory University](/colleges/emory-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a general page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we do hope you understand that approaching college through a lens only informed by superlatives might create issues. We at Authority hope you read our other pages on different colleges and peruse a couple of Authority's background articles on essential things to look out for as your school search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Radiation therapy is the 199th most popular degree in America, with 1,200 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #200 [Forestry](/rankings/best-colleges-for-forestry).

 The degree is offered at a total of 82 colleges across the nation, and is the 196th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that in the neighborhood of 7/9ths of colleges offering radiation therapy are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most radiation therapy graduates, largely led by [Southern Illinois University-Carbondale](/colleges/southern-illinois-university-carbondale), while it’s the Sun Belt Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Pennsylvania ranks highest, with particular help from [Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/bloomsburg-university-of-pennsylvania) and [Clarion University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/clarion-university-of-pennsylvania).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more radiation therapy graduates than [Mohave Community College](/colleges/mohave-community-college), which graduated 86 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 radiation therapy). More students studied radiation therapy as a percentage of total students at [Kent State University at Salem](/colleges/kent-state-university-at-salem) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Radiation therapy is the 323rd most expensive major in the nation, with a median cost of $21,831 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #324, [Environmental Control Technologies](rankings/best-colleges-for-environmental-control-technologies), with a median cost of $21,750).

 New England has the most expensive schools with first-class radiation therapy programs predominantly led by [University of Hartford](/colleges/university-of-hartford) with an annual cost of $39,220. Vermont is the most expensive state for radiation therapy led by [University of Vermont](/colleges/university-of-vermont).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 70.76% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 31.23% less than the median private school. So be sure to look into public shools in your state as soon as possible.

 The most costly option in the top 25 is [Emory University](/colleges/emory-university), which is the 82nd most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus](/colleges/universidad-ana-g-mendez-carolina-campus). It costs just $4,920 per year, and it's ranked 46th for its radiation therapy program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable college, [Valencia College](/colleges/valencia-college)  might be for you, ranked #24 with an in-state cost of just $1,984. Another more affordable option would be #20, [Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences](/colleges/baptist-memorial-college-of-health-sciences) in Shelby County, TN with a cost of $10,872 for in-state students and $10,872 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a huge investment for most people. It's critical to be sure you enlarge your earning power. Therefore, we hope the following income and job placement info help you make an intelligent decision when choosing your major.

 The average Radiation Therapy major takes home a first year salary of $48,011 per annum (top 24%). With experience in their vocations, they can draw as much as $92,225 down to $33,066, but average close to $56,099. Just so you know, that's 45% above the national average.

 The most popular job title for a Radiation Therapy graduate is Staff Technologist, which predominantly make about $58,000; next are Staff Radiologic Technologist and Radiologic Technologist Assistant, which often earn roughly $30,000 and $19,000 respectively.

 The best paid region for Radiation Therapy graduates is The Rocky Mountains. UT has the highest grossing Radiation Therapy alumni of any state. Big West Conference has the best paid Radiation Therapy graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Radiation Therapy: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is below average.

 Professors often have a heavy influence your college experience, no matter what you study. A thought-provoking instructor may provide inspiration and set one up for future success. Conversely, a bad experience with a professor can mess up your development or even worse... fail you!

 Radiation Therapy professors have a median student rating of 4 out of 5, putting these professors in the upper 71st percentile in the US based on overall professor effectivness. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Radiation Therapy professors slightly surpassed those from ["Nutrition Sciences"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-nutrition-sciences), whereas ["Metal and Jewelry Arts"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-metal-and-jewelry-arts)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Radiation Therapy.

 Now for some statistics about Radiation Therapy professors. Colleges located in large citys tend to have the best Radiation Therapy professors. The Southeastern Conference has the highest rated Radiation Therapy professors. The Plains region has the highest rated Radiation Therapy professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Radiation Therapy professors than public institutions. Finally, Missouri has the highest rated Radiation Therapy professors in the US.

 Marilyn James-Kracke, instructor at [University of Missouri-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia)&nbspin Columbia, MO is the most popular Radiation Therapy professor in the United States. Jeff Hasty, professor at [Metropolitan Community College Area](/colleges/metropolitan-community-college-area)&nbspin Omaha, NE is the highest rated Radiation Therapy professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

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



### STUDENTS

 College can be an extremely revelatory adventure in one's life; it is a time for personal progress and expansion. Undergrads try to ascertain what they want to do with their lives and cultivate many of the must-have skills to become a prosperous adult. But growth is deeper than what one learns in a classroom environment - the late nights discussing World War II with a classmate, the nugget of wisdom received from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different take on things. Therefore, a diverse student population tremendously enhances what one gains from the time spent at college.

 Radiation Therapy is a less racially diverse subject than average\*. 75% of America's Radiation Therapy majors are white students, followed by latino students (12%), black students (6%), and asian students (4%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of Nevada-Las Vegas](/colleges/university-of-nevada-las-vegas)&nbspin Las Vegas, NV.

 Moreover, Radiation Therapy very highly skews female, more so virtually 85.7% of subjects. 4 out of 5 students majoring in Radiation Therapy identify as women. [Valencia College](/colleges/valencia-college) in Orlando, FL has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another critical type of diversity is income diversity. Unfortunately, Radiation Therapy ranks in the bottom 27% of programs income diversity. 33% of its students come from families earning under $30,000 a year, 17% are from lower income households, and 19% grew up in households taking in over $110,000 per year. [Clarion University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/clarion-university-of-pennsylvania) has the most financially diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NV is the most diverse state for Radiation Therapy. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Mountain West Conference 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: 4%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 12%
* White: 75%
* Other: 3%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 20%
* Female: 80%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 33%
* 30k - 48k: 17%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 19%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 83%
* Out of State: 15%
* International: 3%


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There are about 28,168 students enrolled in Radiation Therapy in the USA.

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