Radiologic Technology
Earn your A.A.S. degree in only two years and prepare to earn your license to work as a radiologic technologist assisting with X-rays, MRIs and more.
Gain the skills needed for a rewarding career as a Radiologic Technologist! Our Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Radiologic Technology is a two-year program during which you will acquire the necessary skills and training to perform a wide variety of diagnostic imaging examinations. You will graduate ready to earn national certification and enter the workforce as a radiologic technologist.
- 9%
- job growth expected from 2020-2030 (BLS)
- 2
- years to complete the Radiologic Technology degree
- $95K
- mean wage in California for radiologic technologists
Radiologic Program Format & Certification
This Radiologic Technology program is full-time with a lock-step curriculum, and a fall start. The program is cohort-based and has a fall start date. Including two summer semesters, it can be completed in two years.
All students meeting the graduation requirements will be eligible to take the National Certifying Examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Upon successfully completing the ARRT examination, you will also receive a California license to practice radiography in the State of California. It's necessary to have an associate’s degree to sit for the certifying exam.
What is Radiography?
Radiography is an imaging technique that uses radiation to create visual displays of the human body and internal organs. Radiologic technologists are health professionals who use radiographic techniques to create X-rays, MRIs, and other electromagnetic images that are used to help diagnose and treat patients. After nurses and physicians, radiologic technologists are one of the largest groups of health professionals in the country (ARRT).
Where can I work with a Radiologic degree?
With your associate's degree and certification, you can enter the workforce as a radiologic technologist, assisting physicians with X-rays and other imaging techniques. More than half of radiologic technologists work in hospitals. Radiologic technologists also work in other healthcare facilities, including physicians' offices and outpatient care centers.
After becoming credentialed and licensed, you can choose to jump right into full-time employment or pursue an area of specialty such as MRI, mammography, or CT, to further increase your job prospects and salary potential.
What You’ll Learn in TUC’S A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology Program
Our radiologic program combines world-class didactic training and hands-on clinical experience. You’ll learn:
- Diagnostic medical imaging
- Equipment operation
- Radiographic procedures
- Patient care
- Radiation safety and protection
During your first semester, you'll develop a strong foundation in related scientific areas like human anatomy and physiology, as well as learn the core principles of imaging technology. As you progress through the program, you will learn how to X-ray specific anatomical areas, how to care for patients, and learn about more complex scientific topics like radiation physics.
Beyond coursework, students have ample opportunities to master new technical skills as they rotate through clinical sites, performing procedures under the supervision of certified technologists. A wide range of imaging instruments are available for student use, including simulated, non-energized laboratory equipment to help implement concepts learned in the classroom.
Radiologic Tech Salary & Employment Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage in 2023 was approximately $76,020 for radiographers and MRI technologists nationwide. Radiographers in California earned the highest annual mean wage in the country at $95,170 per year.
The outlook for future students is even brighter. The BLS reports an expected 6% growth in employment for radiologic technologists between 2023 and 2033. California is also one of the top 5 states with the highest employment level of radiologic technologists.
Program Learning Outcomes for AAS in Radiologic Technology
Students graduating from the AAS in RT Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate technical skills in the clinical setting.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication.
- Demonstrate proper positioning skills.
- Exhibit proficiency in performing radiographic exams.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
Accreditation & Licensure
Touro University California (TUC) is fully accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). In May 2023, WSCUC approved TUC to launch the new degree program of Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology (AAS in RT).
The Program provides the theory, skill, and experience necessary to apply for the licensure exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), for California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certificate from the California State Department of Health Service, and the Certificate of Fluoroscopy.