Radiographers capture images that help doctors diagnose patients. At Roosevelt, you’ll learn how to use technology to take MRI and X-ray scans. Gain clinical experience while you live and learn in downtown Chicago.
Complete your first two years of course work at Roosevelt University and the final two years at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
To become a radiographer, you need to pass a certification exam. Every Roosevelt graduate in the last five years has passed their American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) board exams.
In the last five years, every Roosevelt radiography graduate has found a job six months after graduation. Radiologic and MRI technologists earn an average of $63,710 per year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Program Location: Chicago.
Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Our affiliate, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, makes admission decisions for clinical training. To apply, you should have a 2.5 GPA overall and in prerequisite courses.
Radiographers work in hospitals as well as diagnostic centers, doctor's offices and clinics. After graduation, you can earn certification in other advanced imaging techniques, like:
Roosevelt alumni have also pursued careers in education, administration and research.
Elizabeth Mosier, BS ‘17
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