Nuclear Medicine Degree

Nuclear medicine is a field of study focused on the use of radioactive substances to help diagnose and treat diseases. Nuclear medicine uses sophisticated technology to capture the radiation that emits from a body versus analyzing radiation coming from an external source like an X-ray. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer nuclear medicine degrees.

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Baptist Health Schools – Little Rock (BHCLR)

2600 John Harden Dr, Jacksonville, AR

Are you interested in starting a healthcare career in a Christian atmosphere? Baptist Health Schools of Little Rock offers 12-month certificate programs as well as three year nursing programs and many two year programs in between such as Radiology, Medical Technology, and Occupational Therapy Assisting. BHSLR even offers a Bachelor's degree in nursing to be completed at Arkansas Tech University or the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. BHSLR also has a partnership with local Pulaski College to offer general education classes to certificate students.

BHSLR is a small private healthcare college with just over 800 students. The school is located in the capital city of Little Rock, Arkansas; the largest city in the state, full of cultural and historic attractions. There are eight local hospitals, so students will have many opportunities for internships and hands-on training.

Pre-school is available at a reduced rate at the Baptist Health Center for students of BHSLR. Academic, mental health and spiritual counseling are available for students as well as financial aid and a clinic on site for treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.

Tuition varies between different programs. Please go to https://www.bhslr.edu/prospective-students/application-information/application/ for more information and apply today!

Students Enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BHCLR offers a less than two-year award program in nuclear medicine.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Description

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, nuclear medicine technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $67680

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).