Program Spotlight: Radiography
Exploring the Art and Science of Radiography If working with cutting-edge equipment to produce amazing images of the human body, while working with a team of medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients sounds appealing to you, consider a career in Radiography. Radiography is a well-paying career that is in high demand. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the annual growth rate for radiography jobs is expected to average 9 percent over the next ten years. Radiography also has many specialized career paths like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and nuclear medicine that offer even greater earning potential.
WHAT IS RADIOGRAPHY? Radiography is the art and science of using radiation to provide images of the tissues, organs, bones, and vessels that comprise the human body. A radiography technologist produces X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans and other medical images to assist clinical radiologists and other doctors diagnose, monitor or treat a patient’s injury or illness.
EARNING POTENTIAL MRI Technologists NEW WORKERS
PER YEAR
EXPERIENCED
Generally start around
Normal pay is
Highly experienced workers can earn as much as
$44,128
$63,165 PER YEAR
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MICHIGAN NUMBERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING TECHNOLOGISTS
1,474
JOB OPENINGS
94
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