I am thinking about switching my major to Radiologic Technology. I was just wondering, if I just go through with my associates and not a bachelors, would I still be able to work in that field? I mean, I have to take almost 80 credits to get the associates so I would think I would be pretty well trained. And also, what could I expect for salary?
2007-07-05 14:38:23 · 3 answers · asked by tennischick_1605 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
I'd most likely be working in New York and going to a community college which is actually highly regarded and high job placement rates if that makes a difference.
2007-07-05 15:01:52 · update #1
You don't even need an associate degree...all you need is a certificate to be ARRT-registered, and that's what hospitals want. An advanced degree is only important if you want to eventually go into management, and you can get that later. That's what I'm doing...I'm a working registered radiologic technologist, and I'm working toward my bachelors online.
Make sure that your school is accredited at ARRT.org or JRCERT.org.
The average in New York in 2004 was about $23/hour.
http://www.asrt.org/content/RTs/SurveyResults/WageandSalarySurvey/WageSalSurvey2004.aspx
2007-07-05 16:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It only takes an associate degree to be a radio tech. Ive been looking into this also because Im going to be going to school to be a radiologist. A radio tech in Missouri starts about 35-42,000 a year. Which isnt bad for a 2 year degree. But it is full time and you will have clinicals (working and learning in a hospital). But if you want to go big, go after radiology. For this all you need is a bachelors degree and 4 years med school with 4 years residency. But for the residency part you still get paid. And a radiologist here in MO makes around 320-$345,000 dollars a year. :) Go to www.collegeboard.com or www.vault.com to find out how much you will make in your area. Hope I helped.
2007-07-05 16:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by shazard1203 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the state and the institution. Rules vary wildly among and between them, so your best bet is to decide where you might want to work and then contact the institution. Ask for the HR department and get someone on the line. Ask them directly, you will get your answer. If you don't like what you hear, ask them if they are familiar with regulations in nearby states. You will get what you want if your willing to be flexible.
2007-07-05 14:43:36 · answer #3 · answered by dustyrustie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋