Radiologic Technology

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Radiologic technology student positions an X-ray machine while another student serves as the patient during a hands-on lab exercise.
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Join a Radiologic Technology program with a 93% job placement rate.

Monroe Community College’s A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology prepares you for a fast entry into the field. Gain hands-on clinical experience in the only accredited Radiologic Technology program in Rochester. Prepare for ARRT certification and graduate ready to step into a high-demand healthcare career. 

What You’ll Learn

MCC blends classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience. You’ll: 

  • Work with advanced digital imaging equipment used in today’s hospitals and clinics 
  • Take diagnostic X-ray images, learning proper positioning and safe radiation practices 
  • Explore areas like radiography, mammography, and CT scanning 
  • Evaluate image quality and make adjustments to support accurate diagnosis 
  • Develop strong patient-care skills, from communication to comfort and safety 
 

High Completion. High Job Placement.

Over 90% of MCC students finish the program and earn American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification on their first attempt. And within a year, most graduates are already working in the field. Learn more about program completion, job placement rates, and more.

Where MCC Graduates Work

Most of our employed graduates stay in the Greater Rochester area. Start your career at employers like: 

  • Borg and Ide Imaging 
  • Thompson Health
  • Elizabeth Wende Breast Care 
  • Rochester Regional Health System 
  • University of Rochester 
  • Highland Hospital 
  • Exigence TeamHealth 

 

Ready to Apply?

The application deadline is January 31 for fall admission. Acceptance to the Radiologic Technician A.A.S. degree program is highly competitive; acceptance by Monroe Community College does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Many students need to complete several required courses before starting Rad Tech courses. Please review this program’s unique admissions requirements for new, current, transfer, returning, and adult applicants, and high school applicants.

Program Details

Learn the science, skills, and patient-care techniques behind medical imaging in a program designed to prepare you for certification and employment. 
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Associate of Applied Science

In this program, you’ll learn how medical imaging works through classes like Anatomy & Physiology, Radiologic Technology Imaging Procedures, and Patient Care. Then build skills in real hospital settings during a series of clinical rotations. By graduation, you’ll be ready for ARRT certification and a career in radiography.  

This program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). JRCERT is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the national accreditation agency for radiographer programs. 

Admissions requirements for current, transfer, returning, and adult students.
Admissions requirements for high school applicants.

Length

2 years / 76 credit hours
Students typically complete this program in 21 months.

Location

Brighton Campus

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Student Success Data 

We’re proud of our results. As an accredited program, we report our student outcomes to JRCERT each year. Here’s how our students perform in areas that matter most. 

 

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SUNY Reconnect helps many adult students attend MCC for free. But if you’re not eligible, don’t worry—there are plenty of other financial aid programs that can help make MCC even more affordable. Explore all your options.

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