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We know that you want more than a degree, you want to excel in a professional healthcare career.
Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) provides a solid education that leads to job opportunities in Radiologic Technology. A radiologic technologist, unlike a technician, is a medical professional who is certified and registered to perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as X-rays, for physicians to assist in the diagnosis of a disease or trauma.
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At CUKC, students can complete their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Radiologic Technology degree in as little as two years. Focused 8-week evening courses on campus are designed to immerse you into your class subjects.
Students receive hands-on training and gain experience on campus in two functional radiologic equipment rooms and in the University’s two demonstration suites. Additionally, students receive clinical experience in partner clinics throughout greater Kansas City and surrounding communities.
Become part of a growing profession
More than half of all radiologic technologists work in hospitals, while others work in diagnostic clinics, physician group practices, mobile imaging facilities, and surgery centers. Projections show that as the population ages and new imaging technologies emerge, there will be an increased need for diagnostic imaging.
The employment of radiologic technologists is anticipated to grow at 9% through 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a faster rate than the average for all occupations. Data from the 2019 Wage and Salary Survey by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) indicates a rad tech with two years of employment could expect an average yearly compensation between $44-48,000.
Cleveland University-Kansas City admits students to the Radiologic Technology program two times per year. Students complete eight general education prerequisite courses, then spend 16 months receiving instruction in a classroom setting and in a clinical training environment. Courses are in the evenings from 6-10 p.m. Clinical training occurs at affiliated medical and imaging facilities in the surrounding communities. Clinical education schedules vary by assignment and may include traditional daytime hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
The A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology degree at CUKC is officially recognized as an American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) approved educational provider for Radiography.
The Radiologic Technology degree
Download a copy of the program’s academic coursework
View the Radiologic Technology Student Handbook
Contact Us
Call Cleveland University-Kansas City Admissions at (800) 467-2252 with any questions, to schedule a campus tour or request an information packet.
On completion of the degree program, CUKC graduates will have met the educational eligibility requirements needed to take The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Examination to become a registered and certified radiologic technologist.
Once ARRT certified and registered, radiologic technologists need to renew their certification and registration annually as well as meet continuing education requirements. Licensure varies by state.
Kansas recognizes ARRT registration and certification as part of the requirements needed for licensure. Missouri does not require licensing, but may at any time. Most facilities only employ ARRT registered radiologic technologists.
Contact Us
Call Cleveland University-Kansas City Admissions at (800) 467-2252 with any questions, to schedule a campus tour or request an information packet.
We strive to select candidates who not only have a passion for healthcare but those who are also academically ready for the rigor of our A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology degree program. The number of students admitted into this program is restricted by the availability of clinical experiences at affiliated clinical education centers.
Physical Requirements
A radiologic technologist has a physically demanding job. Program participants must be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the technical standards required to deliver services in a safe, effective manner with or without reasonable accommodations. Please see details about the AASRT program’s Technical Standards in the program’s admissions packet.
Students desiring admission in Cleveland’s A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology must:
Preparing for Admission
Stay organized and on track during the admissions process with this printable A.A.S. Radiologic Technology degree program admissions checklist.
Preferred Admission
Students who complete all of the required prerequisite and general education coursework at CUKC will be granted preferred admission status to the Radiologic Technology program provided that all criteria for AASRT program admission are met, and all other additional considerations are satisfactory.
Contact Us
Call Cleveland University-Kansas City Admissions at (800) 467-2252 with any questions, to schedule a campus tour, or request an information packet.
Download a copy of the Radiologic Technology Enrollment Checklist here and work with an admissions advisor to understand the timeline you must follow to enroll in the semester of your choice.
To apply for undergraduate academic programs, click below.
If you have not attended college, or you have fewer than 24 college credit hours, you must submit your high school or GED transcript and your ACT/SAT scores. All official college transcripts are required for all degree programs. Transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
Applicants to Cleveland University-Kansas City may be required to participate in a final interview prior to matriculation. Applicants will be notified in writing of the University’s decision regarding admission.
International student applicants
If you are an international student, please click here for information about applying to Cleveland University-Kansas City. You must be accepted to the University before applying to the Radiologic Technology degree program.
(Benchmark set by JRCERT – 75%)
Below are the credentialing examination pass rates for students in the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Radiologic Technology degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City.
| Academic Year |
# of first time test takers |
# passed on first attempt |
% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 2019-20 | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 5-year Average | 30 | 29 | 96% |
*The number of graduates who pass, on first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation.
(Benchmark set by JRCERT – 75%)
The job placement rate for students in the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Radiologic Technology degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City.
| Academic Year |
# of graduates actively seeking employment |
# of graduates employed within 12 months of graduation |
% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 2019-20 | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| 5-year Average | 29 | 29 | 100% |
*The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences. The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as: 1) graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts, 2) graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation, 3) graduate is unwilling to accept employment, for example, due to salary or hours, 4) graduate is on active military duty, and/or 5) graduate is continuing education.
(Program benchmark – 75%)
The annual completion rate for students in the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Radiologic Technology degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City.
| 2018 # enrolled |
# completing | % completion (annual) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| 2019-20 | 17 | 14 | 82% |
| 2020-21 | 15 | 11 | 73% |
*The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length.
