Radiologic Technology Basic Certificates
There are 494 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Radiologic Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Radiologic Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Radiologic Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,777 degrees were awarded toRadiologic Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Radiologic Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,428 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,973 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,605 |
| Master’s Degree | 736 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Radiologic Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Radiologic Technology of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Radiologic Technology students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology. About 77.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 142 |
| Women | 481 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Radiologic Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 41.7% |
| Asian | 45 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 218 | 35.0% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 10.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 4 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Radiologic Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 546 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Radiologic Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 373 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Radiologic Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Radiologic Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Radiologic Technology. This school awarded 215 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Radiologic Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 133 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Coast College is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 110 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 108 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern State University is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Radiologic Technology. This school awarded 106 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 96 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 83 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Radiologic Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 79 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cypress College is a popular choice for Radiologic Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-San Antonio comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Radiologic Technology. This school awarded 76 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Radiologic Technology. This school awarded 73 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Radiologic Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Galveston College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Radiologic Technology. This school awarded 67 basic certificates in Radiologic Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Radiologic Technology that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 6,686 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 4,111 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.