X-rays can diagnose medical problems.
Radiography uses X-rays to diagnose and treat medical problems. Radiographers may specialize in computed tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology. This in-demand profession is expected to grow by 17 percent by 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The starting salary of a radiographer ranges from $30,000 to $40,000, according to the Mayo Clinic, with specialists making more money. Radiographers need to have at least an associate's degree, although some complete a bachelor's program.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Students at the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences can earn a bachelor of science degree in radiologic sciences or an associate of science degree in radiography. They also offer a bachelors through a distance-learning program geared toward working professionals. Courses for the associate degree include radiobiology, radiographic pathology and patient care for the health sciences. Five clinical rotations are required during the two-year program.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
671 Winyah Drive
Orlando FL, 32803
800-500-7747
fhchs.edu
Argosy University
Argosy University gives students an associate of science degree in radiologic technology. The program qualifies graduates for an entry-level radiology job. Over two to three years, students takes courses like computer science, radiologic procedures, medical terminology and fundamentals of image analysis. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalency. Two semesters of clinical training are required.
Argosy University
1515 Central Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
1-800-377-0617
argosy.edu
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri's bachelor of health science degree in radiologic science is offered entirely on-line. A mix of general education and major-specific courses are required, including human physiology, clinical ethics, community health education and problems in medical imaging. Students must meet the university's requirements by completing two intensive writing classes and maintaining a 2.5 G.P.A. Graduates will be prepared to take the certifying examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists..
University of Missouri
230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
1-800-856-2181
missouri.edu
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