Medical Dosimetry Programs

Program Effectiveness Data (JRCERT Template)

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Dosimetry and Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). All students are encouraged to review the JRCERT Standards for an accredited education program in Medical Dosimetry located at https://jrcert.org/programs-faculty/jrcert-standards/.

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The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found HERE.

Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within the next testing cycle after graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Cohort YearPass RateNo. of Students
201994%33 of 36 Passed (BS & MS)
202076%28 of 37 Passed (BS & MS)
202193%43 of 46 Passed (BS & MS)
202292%34 of 38 Passed (BS & MS)
202387%58 of 67 Passed (BS & MS)

5-Year Average: 88% (197 of 224)

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in medical dosimetry compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in medical dosimetry within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

YearPlacement RateNumber of Students
2020 (Jan.-Dec.)100%17 of 17 Employed (2019 graduates)
2021 (Jan.-Dec.)100%28 of 28 Employed (2020 graduates)
2022 (Jan.-Dec.)100%19 of 19 Employed (2021 graduates)
2023 (Jan.-Dec.)100%18 of 18 Employed (2022 graduates)
2024 (Jan.-Dec.) 95%40 of 42 Employed (2023 graduates)

5-Year Average: 98% (122 of 124) (2020-2024)

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 90%

YearCompletion RateNumber of Students
2019 (Jan.-Dec.)100%17 of 17 graduates in 2019
2020 (Jan.-Dec.)100%33 of 33 graduates in 2020
2021 (Jan.-Dec.)100%20 of 20 graduates in 2021
2022 (Jan.-Dec.)100%19 of 19 graduates in 2022
2023 (Jan.-Dec.)79%33 of 42 graduates in 2023

Retention Rate is defined as the number of students available for graduation compared to the total number of enrolled students for the reporting period for each cohort.

YearRetention RateNumber of Students
2020 (July-June)100%21 of 21 students (cohorts May 2016 to January 2017)
2021 (July-June)80%8 of 10 students (cohorts May 2017 to January 2018)
2022 (July-June)92%22 of 24 students (cohorts May 2018 to January 2019)
2023 (July-June)90%19 of 21 students (cohorts May 2019 to January 2020)
2024 (July-June)91%29 of 32 students (cohorts May 2020 to January 2021)

Bachelor of Science in Medical Dosimetry

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within the next testing cycle after graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Cohort YearPass RateNo. of Students
201994%33 of 35 Passed (BS & MS)
202076%28 of 37 Passed (BS & MS)
202195%20 of 21 Passed (BS & MS)
202292%36 of 39 Passed (BS & MS)
202380%48 of 60 Passed (BS & MS)

5-Year Average: 86% (165 of 192)

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in medical dosimetry compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in medical dosimetry within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

YearPlacement RateNumber of Students
2020 (Jan.-Dec.)100%19 of 19 Employed (2019 graduates)
2021 (Jan.-Dec.)100%28 of 28 Employed (2020 graduates)
2022 (Jan.-Dec.)96%26 of 27 Employed (2021 graduates)
2023 (Jan.-Dec.)100%28 of 28 Employed (2022 graduates)
2024 (Jan.-Dec.)93%37 of 40 Employed (2023 graduates)

5-Year Average: 97% (138 of 142) (2020-2024)

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 90%

YearCompletion Rate
Number of Students
2019 (Jan.-Dec.)100%19 of 19 graduates in 2019
2020 (Jan.-Dec.)90%9 of 10 graduates in 2020
2021 (Jan.-Dec.)100%23 of 23 graduates in 2021
2022 (Jan.-Dec.)100%27 of 27 graduates in 2022
2023 (Jan.-Dec.)90%36 of 40 graduates in 2023

Retention Rate is defined as the number of students available for graduation compared to the total number of enrolled students for the reporting period for each cohort.

YearRetention RateNumber of Students
2020 (July-June)100%21 of 21 students (cohorts May 2016 to January 2017)
2021 (July-June) 92%12 of 13 students (cohorts May 2017 to January 2018)
2022 (July-June)74%17 of 23 students (cohorts May 2018 to January 2019)
2023 (July-June)94%17 of 18 students (cohorts May 2019 to January 2020)
2024 (July-June)82%31 of 38 students (cohorts May 2020 to January 2021)