Radiology techs earn an average of $53,230 to work with imaging technology in health care settings.
Radiology technology students learn work with patients and X-ray technology on a professional basis. Most states require radiologic technologists to undergo periodic radiation-safety training, according to the College Board. The field has bright job prospects. The College Board reports that radiology tech jobs are expected to grow faster than average through 2018, and that the average salary is $53,230.
East Central College
East Central College offers a 26-course, 70.5-credit associate’s degree program in radiologic technology. Among the skills students learn are patient positioning, radiologic safety and film processing. Students have the opportunity to participate in clinical experience courses.
1964 Prairie Dell Road
Union, MO 63084
636-583-5193
www.eastcentral.edu
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson Community College’s 24-month program in radiologic technology is offered in partnership with several hospitals and health care centers that help students gain practical, hands-on experience. Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) throughout the program. Graduates earn an associate in applied science (AAS) degree.
1300 North Plum
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-665-3500
hutchcc.edu
Johnson County Community College/Metropolitan Community College
The radiologic technology AAS degree is granted by Metropolitan Community College, but the program is administered by Johnson County Community College. The 24-continuous-month program combines traditional classroom, lab and clinical courses to prepare students to use imaging equipment in professional health care settings.
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66210
913-469-8500
jccc.edu
Metropolitan Community College: Penn Valley
3201 Southwest Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-604-4000
mcckc.edu
Labette Community College
Labette Community College offers a 23-continuous-month AAS degree program in radiologic technology. Graduates will be prepared to sit the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ (AART) national radiographer credentialing examination.
200 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
620-421-6700
labette.edu
Sanford-Brown College-Fenton
Sanford-Brown College-Fenton offers both a two-year AAS program in radiography and a four-year bachelor of science (BS) in radiologic sciences.
1345 Smizer Mill Road
Fenton, MO 63026-1583
636-349-4900
sbcfenton.com
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a 68-credit associate’s degree program in radiologic technology. Graduates will be prepared to sit the AART’s national radiographer credentialing exam.
2001 William Street, Second Floor
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
573-334-6825
southeastmissourihospitalcollege.edu
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis Community College’s AAS degree program in radiologic technology is offered full-time over 23 consecutive months. Graduates are eligible for the AART’s national registry exam.
300 South Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63102-2800
314-644-9100
stlcc.edu
State Fair Community College
State Fair Community College’s AAS in radiologic technology comprises 83.5 credits and 24 continuous months of study. Classes transfer to all Missouri colleges and universities that offer bachelor’s degrees in radiologic technology, including Avila College, Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia.
3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301-2199
660-530-5800
sfccmo.edu
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