In order to receive a license in the field, most states require medical x-ray technicians to complete some type of post-secondary education program in radiography. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredits such programs. Within the United States, there are hundreds of programs approved by the AART, including a select few that grant bachelor's degrees.
University of Hartford
Founded in 1877, the University of Hartford is a private university with nearly 5,700 students. The four-year bachelor's of radiologic technology degree incorporates classroom-based instruction with clinical practice at facilities like Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Rockville General Hospital, Manchester Memorial Hospital and the Hospital of Central Connecticut Connecticut.
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Avenue West
Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 768-4296
hartford.edu
Kent State
With over 18,000 undergraduate student, Kent State is a public university located 13 miles northeast of Akron in Kent, Ohio. The university's radiologic imaging program is based primarily out of the Salem branch, which is approximately 35 miles from the main campus. This bachelor's program allows students to specialize in computerized technology, sonography or magnetic resonance imaging.
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
(330) 672-2444
kent.edu
McNeese State University
A public university, McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. During the first three semesters, students in the bachelor's of radiologic science program complete their general education requirements as well as classroom-based courses in the major. The remaining time in the program is split between the classroom, scientific laboratories and clinical settings.
McNeese State University
4205 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70609
(337) 475-5356
mcneese.edu
Fort Hays University
Located in rural Hays, Kansas, Fort Hays State University is a public college with more than 8,600 students. The university offers both associate and bachelor's degrees in radiologic technology. Students in the latter program have the option to study mammography, computerized tomography, cardiovascular-interventional technology magnetic resonance imaging or bone densitometry.
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099
(800) 628-3478
fhsu.edu
University of New Mexico
Established in 1889, the University of New Mexico is a public university in Albuquerque. The school's urban campus is home to over 20,000 students. Students enrolled in the university's bachelor's degree program in radiologic sciences receive clinical experience at the University of New Mexico Hospital and specialize in computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine or positron-emission tomography.
University of New Mexico
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 277-2446
unm.edu
California State University, Northbridge
Home to over 36,000 undergraduate student, California State University, Northridge is 25 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The university grants a bachelor's of health science degree with a specialization in radiologic sciences degree. All students gain experience working with x-ray, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance, digital vascular imaging devices and mammography.
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
(818) 677-3700
csun.edu
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