Radiology

Radiology Schools in Minnesota

Are you looking for radiology schools in Minnesota? The Land of 10,000 Lakes offers a variety of radiography training opportunities to explore, ranging from nuclear medicine to diagnostic medical sonography. Refer to the school listings at the bottom of this page to request more information about training courses and degree programs. For information on specific careers in the field, check out the links below:

Minnesota Schools with Radiology Programs

  • Argosy University-Twin Cities (Eagan)
  • Century College (White Bear Lake)
  • Dunwoody College of Technology (Minneapolis)
  • Lake Superior College (Duluth)
  • Mayo School of Health Sciences (Rochester)
  • Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical (Winona)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (Fergus Falls)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (Granite Falls)
  • Normandale Community College (Bloomington)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (Thief River Falls)
  • Pine Technical and Community College (Pine City)
  • Ridgewater College (Willmar)
  • Riverland Community College (Austin)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (Rochester)
  • Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud)
  • Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (Winona)
  • St Catherine University (Saint Paul)
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis)

How to Become a Radiological Technologist in Minnesota

As with most jobs in health care, becoming a radiologic technologist requires both a postsecondary education and a state license. Here are the basic steps students can expect to follow in order to become a radiologic technologist in Minnesota:

  1. Earn a high school diploma. This is the first step for most health care jobs. By taking classes in math and science, such as anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, and physics, students can build a solid foundation of knowledge before entering college.
  2. Earn an associate degree. The Associate of Applied Science is the most common degree among entry-level radiologic technologists. Students should make sure their program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) before enrolling.
  3. Get licensed or certified in the state of Minnesota. Check out the Minnesota state website for more details on state-specific requirements, or contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to learn more about certification.

To be employed as a radiological technologist, diagnostic sonographer, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiation therapist in the state of Minnesota, you must enroll in and complete an approved radiographic training program from a radiology school that currently holds approval from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Only graduates from approved ARRT programs can take the ARRT exam, which is required for licensure by the state of Minnesota. You can contact the Minnesota Radiological Society at (651) 917-6249 to inquire about the licensure process.

Radiology Salary in Minnesota

The following salary information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics may help suggest career options for graduates of radiology schools in Minnesota. Wages can vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and location.

CareerTotal EmploymentAnnual Mean Wage
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians1,01065,850
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers1,59078,560
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists60076,530
Nuclear Medicine Technologists23083,110
Radiologic Technologists4,75064,880

Source: 2016 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2016-26 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov.

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