Radiologist Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physician, to perform patient assessment, patient management, selected imaging procedures and to make initial observations of diagnostic images. Includes instruction in radiologic procedures and techniques, cross sectional anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, patient assessment, patient care and management, and radiation biology.
- Schools offering
- 5
- Annual completions
- 53
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $46k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physician, to perform patient assessment, patient management, selected imaging procedures and to make initial observations of diagnostic images. Includes instruction in radiologic procedures and techniques, cross sectional anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, patient assessment, patient care and management, and radiation biology.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health technologists and technicians, all other | $49k | +5.2% | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Healthcare support workers, all other | $46k | +3.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$46k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$45k
Bachelor's
$66k
Top colleges for Radiologist Assistant
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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