San Diego, CA

San Diego offers a wealth of opportunities for Radiation Therapists entering or advancing their careers. The city boasts a multitude of top-ranked hospitals, specialty clinics, research institutions, and private practices.

Healthcare workers here have opportunities to collaborate with leading experts in healthcare. Additionally, the city’s strong commitment to innovation and technology ensures professionals have access to resources.

With an increasing demand for services, San Diego provides ample room for career growth. Whether one is interested in nursing, allied health, or imaging, San Diego offers a vibrant and rewarding landscape for Radiation Therapists seeking to make an impact.

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education courses.

ABHES Mailing Address:

6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852

ABHES Phone: 301-291-7550
ABHES Email: Info

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834

BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)

The Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is programmatically accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). 

JRCNMT Mailing Address:
820 W Danforth Road, Suite B1
Edmond, Oklahoma, 73003

JRCNMT Phone: (405) 285-0546
JRCNMT Email: General

What is the length of the program?

36 months

How much does a Radiation Therapist make in the San Diego, CA?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of May 2023, the median annual wage for radiation therapists was $153,870, while the median hourly wage is $73.98 This is based on data from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

What is the demand for Radiation Therapists?

According to BLS.gov, the overall employment of Radiation Therapists is projected to grow 2 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 700 openings for Radiation Therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.1

Once I graduate from the Radiation Therapy Program, will I receive a degree or diploma?

Yes, this is a bachelor’s degree program. 

Do I have to find my clinical sites?

Clinical sites are provided for all of our students.

Do you offer job placement?

We may assist with job placements for all students who complete the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.