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Tuition | $45,008
Room & Board | $12,760
Other Expenses | $2,364
Books & Supplies | $1,212

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Pro- Radiation Therapists make the most pay in comparison with other jobs that require the same few years of training.
Con- There is great deal of stress associated with the job. You have to have a very high EQ and you have to be very accepting.
Pro- Having the training required for the job, a radiation Therapist can go into several other fields that are related to Oncology.
Con- The work hours can be very strenuous and patients can be difficult due to depression.

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With additional education and certification, therapists can become medical dosimetrists. Dosimetrists are responsible for calculating the correct dose of radiation that is used in the treatment of cancer patients.

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Radiation therapists operate machines called linear accelerators, which are used to deliver radiation therapy. These machines direct high-energy x rays at specific cancer cells in a patient's body, shrinking or removing them.

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Explain treatment plans to the patient and answer questions about treatment

Follow safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from overexposure to radiation

Examine machines to make sure they are safe and working properly

X ray the patient to determine the exact location of the area requiring treatment

Check computer programs to make sure the machine will give the correct dose of radiation to the appropriate area of the patient's body

Operate the machine to treat the patient with radiation

Monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the treatment

Keep detailed records of treatment

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Employment of radiation therapists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The risk of cancer increases as people age, so an aging population may increase demand for radiation therapists.

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The median annual wage for radiation therapists was $80,220 in May 2015.

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Most radiation therapists complete programs that lead to an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy. Radiation therapists must be licensed or certified in most states. Requirements vary by state, but often include passing a national certification exam.

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Radiation therapists work in hospitals, offices of physicians, and outpatient centers. Most radiation therapists work full time.

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Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.