The Diagnostic Health Professions major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Medical, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Medical, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuclear Technicians SOC: 19-4051 Occupation: Nuclear Technicians | $104,240 | 5,990 | N/A | N/A |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians SOC: 19-5012 Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $58,440 | 31,450 | N/A | N/A |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1071 Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | 229,720 | N/A | N/A |
Physician Assistants SOC: 29-1071 Occupation: Physician Assistants | $133,260 | 155,540 | N/A | N/A |
Radiation Therapists SOC: 29-1124 Occupation: Radiation Therapists | $101,990 | 18,700 | N/A | N/A |
Respiratory Therapists SOC: 29-1126 Occupation: Respiratory Therapists | $80,450 | 136,420 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,260 | 155,540 |
| 2023 | $130,020 | 145,740 |
| 2022 | $126,010 | 140,910 |
| 2021 | $121,530 | 132,940 |
| 2020 | $115,390 | 125,280 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,990 | 18,700 |
| 2023 | $98,300 | 16,640 |
| 2022 | $89,530 | 15,510 |
| 2021 | $82,790 | 16,050 |
| 2020 | $86,850 | 17,390 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,450 | 136,420 |
| 2023 | $77,960 | 129,750 |
| 2022 | $70,540 | 129,910 |
| 2021 | $61,830 | 133,410 |
| 2020 | $62,810 | 131,890 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,260 | 61,180 |
| 2023 | $66,170 | 55,660 |
| 2022 | $63,020 | 55,750 |
| 2021 | $60,570 | 55,760 |
| 2020 | $59,100 | 55,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,340 | 86,460 |
| 2023 | $84,470 | 82,780 |
| 2022 | $81,350 | 81,080 |
| 2021 | $77,740 | 78,640 |
| 2020 | $75,920 | 73,920 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,020 | 16,960 |
| 2023 | $92,500 | 16,560 |
| 2022 | $85,300 | 16,910 |
| 2021 | $78,760 | 17,140 |
| 2020 | $79,590 | 17,510 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,660 | 223,460 |
| 2023 | $73,410 | 221,170 |
| 2022 | $65,140 | 215,820 |
| 2021 | $61,370 | 216,380 |
| 2020 | $61,900 | 206,720 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,180 | 41,530 |
| 2023 | $83,740 | 41,340 |
| 2022 | $80,090 | 38,380 |
| 2021 | $77,360 | 38,070 |
| 2020 | $74,690 | 39,270 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,110 | 3,970 |
| 2023 | $132,880 | 3,900 |
| 2022 | $128,970 | 3,190 |
| 2021 | $127,270 | 2,400 |