Pasadena, TX, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Students across the United States can now earn credentials in cancer data management from home through\u00a0San Jacinto College\u2019s fully online,\u00a0National Cancer Registrars Association<\/a>-accredited program.<\/p>\n As cancer cases continue to rise nationwide, the demand for skilled oncology data specialists \u2013 also known as cancer registrars \u2013 has never been greater. These professionals play a critical role in health care by collecting and analyzing data on cancer patients, helping guide treatment decisions, improve outcomes, and advance research and prevention efforts.<\/p>\n San Jacinto College\u2019s\u00a0Cancer Data Management (CDM) program<\/a>\u00a0is the only National Cancer Registrars Association-accredited program in Texas and was the first in the nation to receive this distinction. Today, its Associate of Applied Science degree is one of only\u00a0nine NCRA-accredited programs<\/a> of its kind in the country, and its certificate is one of just 17 nationwide. The program consistently exceeds national certification exam pass rate averages, preparing graduates for immediate entry into the workforce.<\/p>\n \u201cThe San Jacinto program has always been an NCRA favorite, being the first NCRA-accredited CDM program,\u201d wrote Mary Maul, NCRA manager of education programs.<\/p>\n \u201cSan Jacinto College\u2019s CDM program produces graduates who are skilled, confident, and ready to contribute,\u201d said Maria Hoang Tran, director of system cancer registry for Memorial Hermann Health System. \u201cAt Memorial Hermann, we\u2019ve hired many of their students because they impressed us during practicums and came prepared with a strong foundation. Programs like this are vital \u2013 they offer a meaningful career path without the time and cost of a four-year degree.\u201d<\/p>\n Delivered in a 100% online format, the program is designed for working adults and students seeking flexibility. Courses are taught by experienced, ODS-certified faculty, allowing students nationwide to gain the skills needed to enter a high-demand health care field \u2013 without relocating or interrupting their current responsibilities\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOncology data specialists fight cancer with data,\u201d said Carla Ruffins, program director for health information management and cancer data management. \u201cBy offering this program online, we\u2019re making it possible for students across the country to prepare for a career that directly impacts patient care, research, and outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n Career opportunities in cancer data management span hospitals, state health departments, research organizations, and remote positions. Entry-level salaries average around $57,000 annually, with experienced professionals and leadership roles earning significantly more.<\/p>\n Career opportunities in cancer data management span hospitals, state health departments, research organizations, and remote positions. Entry-level salaries average around $57,000 annually, with experienced professionals and leadership roles earning significantly more\u00a0<\/p>\n
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