- Campuses:
- Twin Cities
- Crookston
- Duluth
- Morris
- Rochester
- Other Locations
The Bachelor of Science in Health Professions is an educational collaboration between the University of Minnesota Rochester and Mayo School of Health Sciences.
Radiographers make diagnostic X-ray images of patients. To become a radiographer requires competence in a variety of equipment, including computed tomography, mammography and magnetic resonance imaging. Radiographers are in high demand throughout the U.S. and career opportunities in radiography are excellent.
Radiographers work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices and industry. Work hours are varied with some on-call requirements (including evenings, nights, holidays and weekends).
Career mobility for radiographers is excellent. With further education or experience, opportunities exist for advancement in education, management and additional imaging modalities.
On average, radiographers earn an annual salary of $57,378/yr (data from 2011 www.iSEEK.org).
