The average annual wage of the occupations is $95,080 and $46 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Nuclear Medicine Technologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 16,560 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Nuclear Medicine Technologists is $3,000. The average length of the programs is 1,780 hours and the average completion time is 12.00 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Nuclear Medicine Technologists. Total 25 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 25 | $3,000 | $1,100 | 1,780 Hours | 12.00 Months |
The following 15 occupations are related to Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Nuclear Technicians | 5,400 | $97,520 | $47 |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Radiation Therapists | 16,640 | $104,420 | $50 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Radiologists | 31,960 | $353,960 | $170 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 55,660 | $70,270 | $34 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 82,780 | $89,020 | $43 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 221K | $75,250 | $36 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 41,340 | $86,600 | $42 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | 3,900 | $131,850 | $63 |
| Surgical Technologists | 110K | $62,250 | $30 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 171K | $54,220 | $26 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 66,790 | $47,410 | $23 |
The following 26 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Nuclear Medicine Technologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.