To further my knowledge of radiography, I visited the UMR campus as part of the BSHP Expo. Hearing about the program in depth, along with the hands-on experience I was exposed to that day, reinforced my desire to pursue this career and to pursue it at UMR.
-Tiffany, UMR Alumna
Bachelor of Science in Health Professions (BSHP) Radiography Program
The BSHP Radiography program delivers an exceptional educational experience by providing high-quality didactic and clinical experiences that prepare students to become well-rounded, fully competent radiographers in an environment based on teamwork and mutual respect. Students will gain the knowledge, skills and clinical expertise to become a confident radiographer and essential part of the health care team.
Radiography is an exciting and challenging career involving the use of highly sophisticated equipment to create x-rays that are used by physicians to diagnose disease, injury or disability. Radiographers have direct patient contact and are valuable members of the primary health care team.
Careers
Radiographers make diagnostic x-ray images of patients. Becoming a radiographer requires competence in a variety of equipment, including computed tomography, mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Employment
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).
Job Outlook
Employment of radiologic technologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. As the population ages, medical conditions such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are expected to become more common, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging. Imaging is also increasingly used to monitor treatment, not just to diagnose illness.
Salary
Radiographers in Minnesota earn an average annual salary of $81,680 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.