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Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians at Wharton County Junior College

Ranked 1st of 5 associate programs in Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$65,986
middle 50%: $42,776 – $91,143
Median · 5 years out
$147,658
middle 50%: $107,201 – $161,429
Median · 10 years out
$158,116
middle 50%: $144,720 – $179,158

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Wharton County Junior College's associate program in Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians earn a median $65,986 one year after graduating, rising to $158,116 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% above the national median of $144,604 for this field, ranking 1st of 5 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.7 yrs
≈ $4,268 total interest

Same major at other universities

State Technical College of Missouri
$144,604 · 5 yrs out
Three Rivers Community College
$108,603 · 5 yrs out
Terra State Community College
$97,751 · 5 yrs out
Ridgewater College
$94,389 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Wharton County Junior College

Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$140,234 · 5 yrs out
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$133,973 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$86,887 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$74,416 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$72,884 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Associate)
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,212 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$69,441 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,570 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$67,476 · 5 yrs out

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