Radiologic Sciences at a Glance
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What does a radiologic technologist do?
- Uses X-rays to create images of the body for diagnostic purposes, occasionally using a contrast material to enhance particular anatomic structures
- Combines the science of analyzing diagnostic images with the art of patient care and communication
- Can specialize in areas such as mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiovascular-interventional technology and nuclear medicine
- Has direct contact with both patients and physicians, who use images for diagnosis and treatment
What is the career outlook?
- Additional specializations such as MRI or CT provide best job opportunities with higher salaries
- Most jobs in hospitals, also in diagnostic imaging centers and doctors’ offices
- 40-hour workweek typical, but may include evening, weekend or on-call hours
- In Texas: median salaries are $25.15 per hour or $52,300 annually* with projected job rate growth estimated at 3.7% by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
In Dallas County: median salaries $28.30 per hour or $58,900 annually*
Statistics are included only as guidelines and will vary with fluctuations in the economy and job market. More specific local hiring and salary information can be obtained at college information sessions.
Radiologic Sciences program (See the catalog link below)
| Awards and coursework |
Brookhaven |
El Centro |
Credit hours |
Continuing Education contact hours |
| Radiologic Sciences Associate in Applied Sciences Degree |
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72 |
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| Radiologic Sciences Associate in Applied Sciences Degree |
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71 |
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| Computed Tomography Advanced Technical Certificate |
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24 |
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| Vascular Intervention Advanced Technical Certificate |
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31 |
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| Continuing Education coursework for specific skills training |
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varied |
| To work as a radiologic technologist in the state of Texas, you must pass the national registry examination and hold a medical radiologic technologist certification. |
| Measures of effectiveness |
Brookhaven |
El Centro |
Licensure exam pass rates for DCCCD students**
Licensure/Certification through the Texas Department of Health or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
100% |
95% |
| Employment rates for DCCCD graduates*** |
96.51% |
96.97% |
Who can help me decide which health science career is right for me?
Contact the Health Careers Resource Center.
What more do I need to know?
- Acceptance to the credit Radiologic Sciences program is by a competitive selection process based on a weighted point system.
- View the catalog listing for Radiological Sciences.
*America's Career Infonet 2010 data for radiologic technicians
**Licensure Data Reporting System from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 2009-2010
***Texas Higher Education Board, Perkins 2009-2010
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