Best institutions to study Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
A program that focuses on the effects of radiation on organisms and biological systems.
5 U.S. institutions graduated 25 Radiation Biology/Radiobiology students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 26.0209, a specialization of Biochemistry (CIP 26.02), and leads most directly to the Biological Scientists, All Other occupation (BLS SOC 19-1029).
About Radiation Biology/Radiobiology programs
A program that focuses on the effects of radiation on organisms and biological systems. Includes instruction in particle physics, ionization, and biophysics of radiation perturbations, cellular and organismic repair systems, genetic and pathological effects of radiation, and the measurement of radiation dosages.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Radiation Biology/Radiobiology program focuses on the effects of radiation on organisms and biological systems. This interdisciplinary field, situated within Biological and Biomedical Sciences, is ideal for students interested in understanding how radiation interacts with living organisms and the implications for health and disease. Students will explore various aspects of radiation, including its biological effects and the mechanisms of cellular repair.
Core coursework in this program includes instruction in particle physics, ionization, biophysics of radiation perturbations, and the genetic and pathological effects of radiation. Students will also learn about the measurement of radiation dosages and the biological repair systems that respond to radiation exposure.
Credentials awarded
What Radiation Biology/Radiobiology graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree9 graduates / yr · 1 institution36%
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship7 graduates / yr · 3 institutions28%
- Master's degree6 graduates / yr · 2 institutions24%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate3 graduates / yr · 1 institution12%
Graduates over time
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 25 |
Top 5 institutions for Radiation Biology/Radiobiology, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suffolk University Boston, MAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor'sPost-degree cert. | 12 | 61% | $28,895 | — |
| 2 | University of Toledo Toledo, OHPublicMaster's | 4 | 57% | — | — |
| 3 | University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OKPublicMaster'sDoctoral | 4 | — | — | — |
| 4 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TXPublicDoctoral | 3 | — | — | — |
| 5 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IAPublicDoctoral | 2 | 75% | — | $29,991 |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Biochemistry field (CIP 26.02) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 5 states
Where Radiation Biology/Radiobiology graduates come from. Each state links to all Biochemistry programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | 12 | Suffolk University12 / yr |
| Ohio | 1 | 4 | University of Toledo4 / yr |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 4 | University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center4 / yr |
| Texas | 1 | 3 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio3 / yr |
| Iowa | 1 | 2 | University of Iowa2 / yr |
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 19-1029, Biological Scientists, All Other, and its national outlook.
Graduates of the Radiation Biology/Radiobiology program can pursue careers as Biological Scientists, Natural Sciences Managers, or Biological Science Teachers at the postsecondary level. The job outlook for this field shows little or no change, with an annual opening of approximately 4,800 positions and a median wage of $93,330, typically requiring a Bachelor's degree.
Top-paying metros
Career pathways for CIP 26.0209
The occupations the NCES crosswalk maps this 6-digit code to, with BLS pay and 10-year outlook.
| Occupation | US median pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biological Scientists, All Otherprimary SOC 19-1029 | $98,920 | +1.2% Little or no change | ~4,800 | Bachelor's degree |
Natural Sciences Managers SOC 11-9121 | $167,220 | +3.7% About as fast as average | ~8,500 | Bachelor's degree |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1042 | $84,620 | +7.3% Faster than average | ~5,400 | Doctoral or professional degree |
Related careers
Other Biochemistry specializations
The 9 other 6-digit CIP codes under Biochemistry (CIP 26.02).
- BiochemistryCIP 26.020210,036 graduates / yr593 institutions
- Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCIP 26.02101,607 graduates / yr98 institutions
- Molecular BiologyCIP 26.02041,352 graduates / yr75 institutions
- Molecular BiochemistryCIP 26.0205494 graduates / yr18 institutions
- BiochemistryCIP 26.0299330 graduates / yr21 institutions
- BiophysicsCIP 26.0203266 graduates / yr52 institutions
- Molecular BiophysicsCIP 26.0206partial data207 graduates / yr4 institutions
- Structural BiologyCIP 26.0207limited data17 graduates / yr2 institutions
Show 1 more CIP codes with no U.S. programs reported+
- Photobiology26.0208
No institution reported completions for these codes in the latest IPEDS year, so they have no page.
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctor's degree, or a Postbaccalaureate certificate.
How many colleges in the U.S. offer this program?+
There are 5 colleges in the U.S. offering this program.
What is the typical job outlook for graduates?+
The job outlook shows little or no change, with about 4,800 annual openings.
What is the median wage for careers in this field?+
The median wage for careers related to this program is $93,330.
What is the CIP code for Radiation Biology/Radiobiology?+
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology is CIP 26.0209 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Biochemistry (CIP 26.02). NCES defines it as: A program that focuses on the effects of radiation on organisms and biological systems. Includes instruction in particle physics, ionization, and biophysics of radiation perturbations, cellular and organismic repair systems, genetic and pathological effects of radiation, and the measurement of radiation dosages.
How many institutions offer Radiation Biology/Radiobiology programs?+
5 U.S. institutions reported Radiation Biology/Radiobiology graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 5 states, awarding 25 credentials in the year. That is 0.2% of all Biochemistry graduates.
How much do Radiation Biology/Radiobiology graduates earn?+
Earnings are not published at the 6-digit CIP level by any federal source. The Biological Scientists, All Other occupation, which Radiation Biology/Radiobiology most directly leads to, pays a median of $98,920 a year nationally (BLS OEWS May 2025), and graduates of the broader Biochemistry field report median earnings of $29,991 one year after graduation (College Scorecard).
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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