Help doctors and patients find the answers they need. Radiographers provide an inside look.
people looking at x-rays
100%
Employed
100% of our recent graduates got a job in the industry.
99%
Student Satisfaction
99% of our recent graduates report they are satisfied with their Madison College education.
$58k
Annual Salary
Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $57,960.
Radiography
Program Number: 105261
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Health Sciences
Delivery Method:
100% In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
66 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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  • Program Overview

    The Radiography associate degree program at Madison College will prepare you for a career as a radiographer. Radiographers, also known as radiologic technologists, play a key role in many health care settings, producing medical images used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

    Radiography duties include:

    • Positioning of patient to obtain proper projection
    • Aligning source (usually x-radiation)
    • Making exposure factor selections
    • Processing the image
    • Storing and retrieving images

    Successful Radiography students are able to follow instructions carefully, work to prescribed standards, and use good judgment in following procedures and handling problems. They are interested in work of a technical or scientific nature, and willing and able to work under pressure in emergency situations. 

    Please note that upon admission to the Radiography program, you will be required to complete a background check and provide documentation of current required-immunizations and current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

    Program Details

    Wisconsin law requires background checks for persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to students in many School of Health Sciences programs. Please review the Caregiver Background Check information on the School of Health Sciences Forms and Policies.

    Students in Madison College's radiography program must attend full time. 

    Classes are offered Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

    Radiography program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

    • Madison - Truax

    Earning your associate degree in Radiography at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for professional work in a wide range of health care facilities as a radiographer. 

    With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as: 

    • Bone Densitometrist
    • CT Technologist
    • MRI Technologist
    • Mammographer
    • Special Procedures Technologist
    • Radiation Therapy Technologist
    • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
    • Ultrasound (Sonographer)
    • Equipment Sales Representative 
    • Educator

    Resources

    The Madison College Radiography Program has been awarded an 8-year accreditation by the Joint Review committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL. 60606, (312) 704-5300, mail@jrcert.orgwww.jrcert.org.

  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    Pre-Radiography Courses
    10-806-177
    4 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-804-107
    3 credits
    First Semester
    10-526-149
    5 credits
    10-526-158
    3 credits
    10-526-159
    3 credits
    10-526-168
    2 credits
    Second Semester
    10-526-230
    2 credits
    10-526-191
    5 credits
    10-526-192
    3 credits
    Third Semester (Summer)
    10-526-193
    3 credits
    Fourth Semester
    10-526-194
    3 credits
    10-526-195
    2 credits
    10-526-231
    2 credits
    10-526-199
    3 credits
    10-801-196
    3 credits
    10-809-199
    3 credits
    Fifth Semester
    10-526-189
    1 credit
    10-526-291
    3 credits
    10-526-197
    3 credits
    10-809-197
    3 credits
    10-526-198
    2 credits
    Sixth Semester (Summer)
    10-526-174
    2 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

    Students need to complete the petition process to get into core-program classes for this program. Before submitting an application, it’s important to review the Petition Process webpage which also includes estimated wait times for each program.

    • View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements
       
    • There is currently 1-2 years between acceptance into pre-program and the start of core classes. The estimated time to enter the core program is subject to change based on the variable number of students ready to petition each semester.
       
    • During the course of the program, you must demonstrate the ability to perform these essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations to help you perform these functions, contact our Disability Resource Services office.
       
    • Learn more about the Madison College experience and get help with the admissions process

    After Acceptance

    Once you have been accepted in a pre-program status, your next step is to complete the Petition Requirements. See the Petition information in the next section.    

    Additional Notes

    Students are required to meet the current admission and petition requirements. Requirements are subject to change based on updates to accreditation requirements or Madison College program assessment data.

    Questions?

    Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

  • Petition

    After Admission (Petition Requirements)

    Run a Degree Progress Report to confirm which pre-program requirements are satisfied/not satisfied and specific ways to satisfy requirements.

    Complete the Petition Requirements for Radiography. Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. A grade of C- will not be accepted.

    Mandatory workshop in BlackBoard

    Prerequisites:

    • Chemistry or Physics (high school or college coursework)
    • Geometry (high school or college coursework)
    • English and Reading (testing, college coursework or bachelor’s degree) 

    Course Requirements: 

    • General Anatomy and Physiology 
      • Note: This course must be completed in the last five years to satisfy program requirements 
    • Written Communication or English 1 
    • College Math 

    Petitioning

    This program petitions for entry into the following term:

    • Fall - Petition window opens on April 1

    Review the Petition Process for details on how and when to petition.

    After Petitioning

    If awarded a seat, you will receive instructions regarding the below required items. If you do not complete the required items, it may result in losing your seat and starting the application process from the beginning. 

    • Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
    • Health Screening Form
    • Background Information Disclosure Form (Criminal Background Check). An acceptable background check is required prior to starting clinical courses.
    • Drug Screening
    • Enrollment in core program courses. Students who are awarded a seat are expected to start the core program courses for the awarded term. Students who choose not to begin the core program courses or are not able to begin core program courses may be discontinued from pre-program status.

    Questions?

    Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

  • Transfer Opportunities

    UW System Schools

    The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
    The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

    Wisconsin Private Schools

    Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.
    Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.
    Students must have a 2.0 GPA for the Radiologic Technology (adult/graduate studies) and 3.0 GPA for the Nursing (online) programs to be eligible for admission at Marian University and after completing the respective Madison College program.
    Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.

    Out-of-State Schools

    Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.
    Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.
    Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.
    Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree.
  • Career Outcomes

    Our mission is to prepare students to be successful entry-level radiographers meeting the needs of the communities.

    Goal #1: Students will be clinically competent.

    1.1 Outcome: Students will apply radiation protection principles.

    1.2 Outcome: Students demonstrate positioning skills based on a sound knowledge of anatomy, function, and pathology.

    Goal #2: Students will communicate effectively.

    2.1 Outcome:  Students will demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients.

    2.2 Outcome:  Students will use medical terminology appropriately.

    Goal #3: Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills.

    3.1 Outcome: Students will evaluate radiographs, identifying ways to improve them.

    3.2 Outcome: Students can select correct exposure factors and field of view which produce diagnostic images.

    Goal #4: Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and development.

    4.1 Outcome: Students will demonstrate the importance of continued professional growth.

    4.2 Outcome: Students will demonstrate professional values and behaviors.

    Goal #5: Graduates will meet the needs of the medical imaging community (Program Effectiveness).

    5.1 Outcome: Students will be prepared for the ARRT registry exam.

    5.2 Outcome: Students will be employed in medical imaging or related area(s).

    5.3 Outcome:  Employers will be satisfied with new graduates’ performance.

    Graduates of Madison Area Technical College's Radiography program are eligible to take the entry-level certification examination and are employable in radiology and medical-imaging departments in hospitals and clinics.

    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      2023
      Number of Program Graduates17
      Number of Surveys Sent17
      Number of Surveys Returned13
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment12
      Percent Available for Employment92.3%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market7.7%
      Available for Employment

      2023
      Graduates Employed12
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%
      Employed in Related Occupation12
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation100.0%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation0
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation0.0%
      Employed - No Response0
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%
      Seeking Employment0
      Percent Seeking Employment0.0%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      2023
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.8
      Number of Satisfaction Responses13
      Very Satisfied (4)10
      Percent Very Satisfied76.9%
      Satisfied (3)3
      Percent Satisfied23.1%
      Unsatisfied (2)0
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%
      Very Unsatisfed (1)0
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      2023
      Number of Primary Reason Responses13
      Preparation for Getting a Job
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
      Career Change
      Percent Career Change
      Improvement of Existing Skills
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
      Preparation for Further Education
      Percent Preparation for Further Education
      Personal Interest
      Percent Personal Interest
      Other
      Percent Other0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      2023
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses12
      Before Enrollment0
      Percent Before Enrollment0.0%
      While Attending the College5
      Percent While Attending the College41.7%
      After Training at the College7
      Percent After Training at the College58.3%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      2023
      Number of Employment Location Responses12
      In College District9
      Percent In College District75.0%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District3
      Percent of In Wisconsin25.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin0
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%
      Employer Location Unknown0
      Percent Location Unknown0.0%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend2023
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count8
      Average Monthly Wage$4,830
      Average Hourly Wage$28.08
      Average Work Hours per Week39.5
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count4
      Average Hourly Wage$26.14
      Average Work Hours per Week28.3
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Memorial Hospital of Lafayette CountyRadiology TechnologistDarlington
      Mercy Health SystemCT TechnologistJanesville
      Reedsburg Area Medical CenterRadiologic Technician AideReedsburg
      Sauk Prairie HealthcareRadiologic TechnologistPrairie du Sac
      SSM HealthRadiologic Technologist3
      SSM HealthRadiology Technologist
      Upland Hills Health CenterRadiographic TechnologistDodgeville
      UW HealthCT Technologist
      UW HealthMRI Technologist
      UW HealthRadiologic Technician

      * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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