Diagnostic medical imaging is the primary concern of radiology technicians.
The job outlook for radiologic technologists and technicians is above average through 2018, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections. The Bureau expects the number of jobs in this field to increase by about 17 percent. With a median annual salary of $52,210, this field is fairly lucrative for graduates with bachelor's or associate degree. Some radiography schools now offer online degree programs in this field.
Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute, a medical vocational school, offers an advanced placement fast-track Associate of Science in radiography through its online college. Pima Medical Institute has college campuses in 12 locations in the western and southwestern areas of the United States. The online degree program takes approximately 48 weeks to complete and is primarily for those with previous experience in the field but no degree. The course of study includes areas such as radiation physics, methods of patient care, pathology, principles of radiologic exposure, advanced radiographic imaging and special procedures and anatomy and physiology.
Pima Medical Institute
7475 Dakin St.
Denver, CO 80221
303-426-1800
pima.edu
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion University in Pennsylvania also offers online courses in the field of medical imaging. The university offers a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in the field of radiologic technology. The school offers this program as a degree completion program for those with some college education who have yet to obtain a bachelor's degree. Clarion allows students to transfer up to 90 credits to count toward their 120 credit degree program. The university allows students to complete their degree program quickly by offering courses during six different academic sessions each year.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
840 Wood St.
Clarion, PA 16214
814-393-2000
www.clarion.edu
Midwestern State University
Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, offers a vast array of online degree programs in radiologic science. Midwestern offers degrees at the associate, bachelor's and master's degree levels. The associate and bachelor's degree programs require no on-campus coursework, while the master's degree requires a minimal amount. The associate degree requires 72 credit hours for completion, the bachelor's requires 130 hours and the master's degree program requires 36 to 39 hours depending on the area of concentration. Midwestern offers concentrations in the areas of radiological assisting, radiological education and radiological administration.
Midwestern State University
Radiologic Sciences Department
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
940-397-4615
mwsu.edu
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