Radiology Degrees

Radiology is the study of imaging the human body to diagnose and treat disease. Radiologists might rely on x-ray, ultrasound, CT, PET, or MRI technologies in their practice.

Radiology Degree Information

Radiologists require a great deal of medical training. A radiologist is not the same as a radiologic technologist, and requires much more education. However, radiologic technologists can enter this profession with a certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree. The majority of radiologic technologists earn an associate’s degree. Programs vary in scope, however classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology, and pathology is common-place. Prerequisites for programs include high school courses in:

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology

Average Salary and Career Data

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, radiology jobs are expected to grow faster than average, and those with knowledge of more than one diagnostic tool will have an advantage over other applicants. As the population ages and technology improves, radiologic technologists will be in increasing demand to assist in the medical treatment process. Most radiologic technologists work in hospitals, however they can be found throughout the healthcare industry, including doctors’ offices and diagnostic imaging centers. With the advancement in technology and increasing affordability of advanced radiology equipment, the medical community is beginning to use tools such as CT and MRI over the traditional x-ray. Radiologic Technologists earned a median annual salary of $54,340 in 2010, according to the BLS.

Other Programs Related to Healthcare and Radiology

Radiology Technician and Health Science Programs

ECPI University SACS	Available Degrees: Associate in Medical Radiography Click Here
Keiser University	Available Degrees: Associates in Radiation Therapy Associates in Radiologic Technology Associates in Sonography Click Here
California State University Northridge NCA	Available Degrees: Certificate for Radiologic Technology Click Here
American Institute ACCSC	Available Degrees: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Click Here
McCann School of Business and Technology CAAHEP	Available Degrees: AS in Medical Laboratory Technician Click Here
Southern Technical College ACICS	Available Degrees: AS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography AS in Medical Laboratory Technician AS in Surgical Technician Click Here
Purdue University HLC	Available Degrees: Certificate for Medical Office Administration BS in Health Information Management Click Here