Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Delta College will focus on radiation treatment for patients of varying backgrounds, learning to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatments and managing patient care for radiation therapy patients. Students who gain a radiology technician degree or certification study courses in radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, and go on to employ this knowledge to help patients in need of radiation treatment. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer radiology technician program.

The Radiology Technician program at Delta College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology since 1965.

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Delta College

1127 S Washington St, Royal Oak, MI

Michigan's Delta College prides itself as being among the best community colleges in the country. From serving less than 2,000 students when they first started in 1961, Delta's main campus now sits on more than 600 acres in Bay County, with smaller locations in Midland (Midland Center), Saginaw (Ricker Center), and Bay City (Planetarium and Learning Center). As of 2012, annual enrollment has reached around 17,000; at least 70% of whom are assisted financially in various forms. The college's faculty boasts of over 200 full-time members, contributing to the over 1,000 employee count.

Delta's academic programs are distributed among the following divisions: English, Math, Science, Social Science, Health and Wellness, Humanities, Business and Information Technology, as well as Technical Trades and Manufacturing. Continuing Education, Career Training, Professional Development, and other courses under similar tracks are administered via the college's LifeLong Learning service. High school students who are at least 14 years of age and are able to perform well on the COMPASS Assessment Test are allowed to pursue special or dual enrollment status, pending a committee interview for admission.

The average tuition cost at Delta is about $3,000 per year and is among the lowest throughout the state. Almost $40 million of the college's yearly resources go to helping students acquire monetary help. Apart from the usual roster of financial subsidies, payment plans at zero interest rates are another option. There are also work-study arrangements both within and outside the campus.

Sports and athletics also form an important part of Delta's entire history. The Delta College Pioneers participate in competitions in basketball, soccer, golf, softball, and baseball. Scholarships for talented athletes are also awarded.  See a tour of the campus by clicking here and get to know Delta College.

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Delta College offers an associate's degree program in radiology technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Radiation Therapists

Description

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, radiation therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $74090

Radiologic Technologists

Description

Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, radiologic technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $54590

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).