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 Oregon colleges that offer nuclear medicine degrees.

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Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT)

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR

Oregon Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Klamath Falls, OR and provides a large number of program options for students. Oregon Institute of Technology has an annual student enrollment of approximately 3,800.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Engineering Technology
• Engineering
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at Oregon Institute of Technology scored within the range of 1310 to 1640 on the SAT exam. OIT has an acceptance rate of around 64% of which only 47% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at oit.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,700 and nonresidents pay $24,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,000 for the year. Oregon Institute of Technology may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for OIT is the "Hustlin' Owls", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.oit.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OIT offers a bachelor's degree 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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $85230

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