Radiology

Radiology Schools in Kansas

Radiology professionals take images of broken bones, clogged heart valves or other areas inside of a patient’s body. In turn these images help physicians diagnose and treat patients. There are many different professions in the radiology field, and a few a covered below:

If you are interested in pursuing a radiology career in Kansas, the first step is to pursue an education. In the article below, you will learn important information about radiology schools in Kansas, as well on advice on how to get started.

Kansas Schools with Radiology Programs

Below you will find a list of campus-based and online radiology schools to choose from in Kansas.

  • Cowley County Community College (Arkansas City)
  • Dodge City Community College (Dodge City)
  • Fort Hays State University (Hays)
  • Friends University (Wichita)
  • Hutchinson Community College (Hutchinson)
  • Labette Community College (Parsons)
  • Newman University (Wichita)
  • Washburn University (Topeka)
  • Wichita Area Technical College (Wichita)

How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Kansas

A job as a radiologic technologist requires some education and state licensure. Below you can read a short guide on how to get started in this career.

  1. Earn a high school diploma. Before beginning a college program in radiological technology, students first need to graduate high school. While in high school, students can start gaining relevant math and science skills by taking classes such as biology, chemistry, physics and anatomy.
  2. Earn an associate degree. The next step is to attain a higher education in a field related to radiologic technology. A common degree for this career path is an Associate of Applied Science. Programs should be accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
  3. Get licensed or certified in Kansas. Licensing requirements may vary state to state, so graduates of radiology programs need to do research to know what the requirements are in their state. Start your research by checking the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) website.

Radiology Salary in Kansas

Below you can take a look at some of the various jobs within the field of radiology and see a comparison of their respective average salaries.

CareerTotal EmploymentAnnual Mean Wage
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians41050,210
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers62069,530
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists27062,760
Nuclear Medicine Technologists14072,910
Radiologic Technologists2,04054,050

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

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