Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
at Portland Community College in Portland, OR
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
25
Median Earnings (1yr)
$72,204
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$72,204
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Healthcare programs in Oregon
Benchmark: $66,211 — average of 8 comparable programs
National median wage — Healthcare
$60,780
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Healthcare
+8%
National outlook for this field
Additional Costs
Total Program Cost
$13,390
About This Program
Portland Community College, a public institution in Portland, OR, offers a Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist certificate at the two-to-four-year certificate level. This program, under CIP code 51.0907, prepares students for careers administering radiation treatments to patients under the direction of radiation oncologists in clinical settings.
Students in this program gain knowledge in radiation physics, patient care, treatment planning, and radiation safety protocols. Related healthcare programs at Portland Community College include the Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate and the Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate. The college also offers a range of engineering technology and trades certificates, including programs in Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
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