Radiology professionals have the rewarding job of capturing images of the inside of the body in order to help physicians detect and diagnose problems. As a Radiologic Technologist, you are playing a vital role in the patient's healing process. Radiology jobs in Illinois are expected to grow by 18% each year through 2016 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Other jobs in medical imaging such as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are expected to grow at a similar pace at 20% each year. In Illinois, Radiologic Technologists make an average of $60,000 per year, which is higher than in most states. There will be sufficient opportunity for jobs upon graduating from a radiology program in Illinois. Many of these job openings will be produced due to greater demand from the aging baby boomer generation, and others will come from retiring employees, or those getting promoted.
To learn more about radiology schools in Illinois, you can request information directly from the schools below. When you request information, a school representative will contact you and provide you with details on the programs offered. Be sure ask about online options, course offerings, and financial aid opportunities.
Additional Radiology Information in Illinois:
Bachelor's | Master's
Addiction Counseling, Health Care Admin, Health Care Mgmt, Health Sciences - Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care, Medical Imaging Sciences, Respiratory Care
Programs offered:
Clinical Lab Science, Health Care Ethics, Perfusion Tech, Respiratory Therapy, Vascular Ultrasound
Programs offered:
Cardiovascular Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Info Mgmt, Medical Assistant
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B.S. in Computer Information Systems - Healthcare Informatics, B.S. in Healthcare Management - General, M.B.A. - Healthcare Management, M.B.A. - Healthcare System Improvement, M.S. in Management - Healthcare Management, Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)
AA Healthcare Management, BA Business Administration/Healthcare Management, MBA/Healthcare Management
Associate's (AABA) - Healthcare Administration, Bachelor's (BBA) - Healthcare Management, MBA - Healthcare Management, MBA - Healthcare Management Part Time Option
MA/Organizational Management - Healthcare Administration, MBA/Healthcare Administration
Master Certificate in Six Sigma - Healthcare, Six Sigma Green Belt-Healthcare
AAS in Medical Assisting, Advanced Start BS in Healthcare Administration, BS in Healthcare Administration, Master of Healthcare Administration
Master's
Healthcare Leadership, Industrial/Organizational Psych
Programs offered:
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician
Programs offered:
Cardiovascular Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Info Mgmt, Medical Assistant
| Radiology Job Title | Avg Salary in IL |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologist | $60,000 |
| X-ray Technician | $43,000 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $83,000 |
| MRI Technician | $80,000 |
| Nuclear Medicine Tech | $77,000 |
| Radiologist (M.D.) | $339,000 |
*data from Indeed.com
Illinois Radiological Society
475 S. Frontage Road, Suite 101
Burr Ridge, IL 60527-6282
Phone: (630) 323-5344
Fax: (630) 323-6989
E-mail: info@illradsoc.org
http://www.illradsoc.org/
Illinois Radiology License Information
Division of Nuclear Safety
1035 Outer Park Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704
(217) 785-9900
http://www.iema.illinois.gov/