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![]() Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social...view more | 100 | 6% | 3 | 1,510 – 1,550 | $26,689 | $53,853 |
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A program that focuses on the application of physics, nuclear science, and engineering physics to diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic processes and public health protection. Includes instruction in radiation biophysics, biophysics, health effects of natural and artificially induced radiation, hazard evaluation, environmental radioactivity, nuclear physics, engineering physics, radiobiology, medical radiology, calibration and dosage theory, computer applications and medical informatics, and specific research problems.
While Health/Medical Physics has degrees up to the Doctors degree research scholarship, the majority of students study towards a Masters degree. Students study Health/Medical Physics all around the US, though the major at the Doctors degree professional practice level sees the most graduates in Tennessee. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Health/Medical Physics is $38,300.
Some top jobs related to Health/Medical Physics, include Physics Teachers, Postsecondary and Physicists, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are higher paying careers, such as Physicists. the most in-demand position for Health/Medical Physics majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.
These are the highest paying careers for Health/Medical Physics majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Physicists | $121,760 | 16 | 179 | 206 | 15% | |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,210 | 264 | 2,175 | 2,855 | 31% | |
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,380 | 18 | 160 | 193 | 21% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Health/Medical Physics majors.
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