The Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs prepare graduates to work in the challenging health care environment. Most employment sites are hospitals and major medical centers. Often there are also employment opportunities in outpatient clinics and doctor’s office for certain specialties.
The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics provides valuable information on the future of employment needs for our professions:
Employment of Radiologic Technologists is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034 with a median income of $78,980 per year. As the population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions that require imaging as a tool for making diagnoses.
View the full details for Radiologic Technologists on the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Employment of Radiation Therapists is projected to grow 2 percent from 2024 to 2034 with a median income of $101,990 per year. The risk of cancer increases as people age, so an aging population may increase demand for radiation therapists.
View more details for Radiation Therapists on the Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployment of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, including Vascular Technologists, is projected to grow 13 percent from 2024 to 2034 with a median income of $89,340 per year. As imaging technology evolves, medical facilities will continue to use ultrasound to replace more invasive, costly procedures.
View more details on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers