Science Technologies/Technicians
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians
Colleges award this field under 3 named programs, from Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician to Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 3 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply scientific principles and technical skills to the operation of industrial and research testing equipment using radioisotopes. Covers x-ray analysis of materials, nondestructive testing and inspection of materials, and continuous measurement of paper or metal thickness.
- Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of research scientists and operating engineers engaged in the running of nuclear reactors, and in nuclear materials processing and disposal. Covers basic nuclear physics and nuclear engineering, monitoring and safety procedures, radioactive materials handling and disposal, equipment maintenance and operation, and record keeping.
- Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Nuclear and industrial radiologic technologies not listed above.
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Careers this field can lead to
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Nuclear Technicians
- Median pay
- $110,240
- Hiring change through 2035
- 1.1%
- Job openings a year
- 900
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career ShrinkingNuclear Power Reactor Operators
- Median pay
- $122,890
- Hiring change through 2035
- −5.9%
- Job openings a year
- 400
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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