Published September 9, 2016
MONROE, La. — The University of Louisiana Monroe’s online program in radiologic technology
was ranked in the nation’s “Best Online Colleges for Radiological Sciences” by OnlineColleges.com.
The program ranked number eight overall and number three in affordability. Schools
joining ULM on the list were La Roche College, Siena Heights University, Clarkson
College, Oregon Institute of Technology, and more.
The program’s director, Brett Bennett, says he is excited to have the program recognized
nationally.
“The value of the program to our students equates to a great value of those students
to the communities in which they serve patients," said Bennett. "This gives ULM the
opportunity to enhance the level of patient care and exam quality to communities throughout
the country."
Radiologic technology involves the study of medical imaging. Medical imaging is used
in procedures as routine as the X-ray of a broken arm or as complex as oncological
radiation therapy. Technologists are employed in hospitals, physician's offices, clinics and public health
and educational facilities.
ULM’s program in radiologic technology is designed for associate degree or certificate
radiologic technologists that are registered with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) – the national organization that develops and delivers the registry
exam that all radiography students must pass to earn the initials “R.T. (R)” after
their name.
The profession of radiologic technology is expanding rapidly and offers a wide range
of employment opportunities. According to the ranking, the annual average salary for
radiologic technologists is $56,670 with over 195,000 job openings annually.
To learn more about ULM’s online radiologic technology program, visit https://www.ulm.edu/radtech.
To view the complete ranking, visit http://www.onlinecolleges.com/health/radiologic-science.html#methodology.
