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Medical Radiologic Technology

Types of Degrees Medical Radiologic Technology Majors Are Earning

Those studying Medical Radiologic Technology have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	220
Associate’s Degree	2,543
Bachelor’s Degree	1,092
Master’s Degree	225

What Medical Radiologic Technology Majors Need to Know

Programs in Medical Radiologic Technology build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Medical Radiologic Technology graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

According to O*NET, a major in Medical Radiologic Technology emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Customer and Personal Service — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Medicine and Dentistry — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Education and Training — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Medical Radiologic Technology program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Active Listening — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Social Perceptiveness — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to Medical Radiologic Technology careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Near Vision — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Medical Radiologic Technology graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Working with Computers	4.4 / 7
Documenting/Recording Information	4.4 / 7
Getting Information	4.4 / 7
Assisting and Caring for Others	4.2 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.2 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.2 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.1 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.8 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Medical Radiologic Technology professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
MEDITECH software	Medical software	—
Medical condition coding software	Medical software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	—
Word processing software	Word processing software	—
Medical procedure coding software	Medical software	—
Electronic medical record EMR software	Medical software	—
eClinicalWorks EHR software	Medical software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Medical Radiologic Technology graduates include:

• Medical Technologist
• EEG Tech (Electroencephalogram Technician)
• Polysomnographic Technologist
• Radiology Therapist
• Dosimetrist
• Patient Service Representative
• Patient Partner
• Patient Account Representative
• Patient Care Representative (Patient Care Rep)
• Patient Financial Representative
• Patient Coordinator
• Patient Access Specialist
• Healthcare Registrar
• Admissions Coordinator
• Patient Service Specialist

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Medical Radiologic Technology graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	27.0%
Bachelor’s degree	20.3%
Postsecondary certificate	15.3%
High school diploma or equivalent	10.5%
Master’s degree	10.2%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	8.0%
Some college courses	4.4%
Doctoral degree	1.9%
Post-doctoral training	1.5%
First professional degree	0.9%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Medical Radiologic Technology?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 78.8% of Medical Radiologic Technology degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	3,240	78.8%
Men	871	21.2%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Medical Radiologic Technology graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	2,574	62.6%
Asian	261	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	674	16.4%
Black or African American	278	6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Two or More Races	158	3.8%
Race Unknown	108	2.6%
International Students	32	0.8%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Medical Radiologic Technology Graduates Earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of Medical Radiologic Technology graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,845
4 years	$61,295
5 years	$69,015

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $69,015 — roughly 2% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Medical Radiologic Technology Programs

Online study is tracked by IPEDS for Medical Radiologic Technology. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	2	6
Bachelor’s	5	11
Master’s	2	2

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Medical Radiologic Technology Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Medical Radiologic Technology graduates earn a median of $61,295 four years after completion — roughly 61% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	51.09
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other	51.0999
Athletic Training/Trainer	51.0913
Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist	51.0915
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	51.0901
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	51.0910
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician	51.0902
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist	51.0903
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	51.0904
Gene/Genetic Therapy	51.0914
Hearing Instrument Specialist	51.0918
Hyperbaric Medicine Technology/Technician	51.0921

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• 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.