Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at St. Francis 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 New York colleges that offer radiology technician program.

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St. Francis College (SFC)

3261 W. State Road, Saint Bonaventure, NY

St. Francis College is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at St. Francis College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to this school score in a range of 1260 to 1540 on the SAT. Approximately 70% of all applicant were accepted at St. Francis College, with 32% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at sfc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $20,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $15,000 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for St. Francis College is the "Terriers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Swimming and Diving (NCAA Division I-AAA)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.sfc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SFC offers a bachelor'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

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

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