If caring is your calling, becoming a Radiologic Technologist (RT) provides a unique opportunity to learn about and experience medical imaging, to become a primary provider in the care of patients, and to play an integral part in the diagnosis of disease. Upon completion, the graduate will earn an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology and the candidate will be prepared to take the Certification Registry in Radiologic Technology offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Certification is required for employment in Texas as a radiologic technologist.
Radiologic Technologists, sometimes known as radiographers or x-ray technologists, create x-ray images (radiographs) of different parts of a patient's body to help diagnose health problems, injuries or treatments.
Medical imaging is changing daily and the need for qualified RTs is growing. Employment openings are projected to be high; a handful of employers indicate that they have not been able to hire enough radiographers (careeroverview.com). Doctors' offices and diagnostic imaging centers are expected to create an increasing number of jobs, with hospitals continuing to be the largest employers of radiographers and imaging technologists. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the need for RTs is expected to grow by 17%, the median salary for a typical RT in the United States is $52,224 (2010-2011, Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Department of Labor). Actual salaries and employment opportunities may vary depending upon geographic location, market employment trends by local area, employer size, employee experience, and employee credentials. Prospective students should research the local employment opportunities as a part of their decision-making processes.
Prerequisites:
Anatomy & Physiology, w/Lab - 4 Semester Hours
College Algebra - 3 Semester Hours
Length: 2 years - Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology
SOC: 29-2034 Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification
O*Net crosswalk: 29.2034.01 (www.onetonline.org)
Tuition and fees: $25,959.00 (subject to change)Tuition and fees may vary by student based upon individual student transfer of credit
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| Program | Completion % |
| Radiologic Technologist | 89.7% |
Retention, Graduation, Licensure and Employment rate (July 1 through June 30 annually) 2009-2010.
| Delivery Method | Beginning Enrollment including externs and students on approved leave | Re-entries | New Starts since July 1 | Ending Enrollment including externs and students on approved leave | Grads | Retention Rate |
| Residential and Distance | 56 | 1 | 20 | 44 | 25 | 89.7 |
Placement Statistics for the period of July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010.
| Delivery Method | Number of Grads | Number Placed in Field | Number Placed in Related Field | Number Not Placed or Placed Out of Field | Unavailable | Placement Rate |
| Residential and Distance | 25 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 63 |
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| Loan Program | Median Cumulative Loan Debt |
| Federal student loan debt | $8000 |
| Private loan debt | $0 |
| Institutional finance debt | $0 |
NOTE: Median loan data are for period 07/01/2009 thru 06/30/2010