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The Radiography Program is at Capacity
Applications are not being accepted for Radiography due to the volume of students waiting to be admitted. In the meantime, you have options.
- Explore other health programs on your own.
- Get 1:1 help making a new plan with Career and Employment Services.
- Sign up to be notified when the application reopens.
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 healthcare 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 am - 4 pm
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 healthcare 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
Accreditation
The Madison College Radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312.704.5300
mail@jrcert.org
The program's current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found at: https://www.jrcert.org/programs/madison-area-technical-college/ -
Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2026-2027 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 CoursesFirst SemesterSecond SemesterThird Semester (Summer)Fourth SemesterFifth SemesterSixth Semester (Summer) -
Admission
The Radiography Program is at Capacity
Applications are not being accepted for Radiography due to the volume of students waiting to be admitted. In the meantime, you have options.
- Explore other health programs on your own.
- Get 1:1 help making a new plan with Career and Employment Services.
- Sign up to be notified when the application reopens.
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Waiting List
This program uses a waiting list to manage program admission due to capacity limitations and program demand. This means there are typically more applicants than there are open seats in the program. A waiting list helps us manage applications in a way that is fair and transparent.
This program has academic preparedness requirements that must be completed before beginning core classes. When you’ve completed all academic preparedness requirements, you will complete the declaration process.
Pre-core students can run their Degree Progress Report to confirm which academic preparedness requirements are satisfied/not satisfied and view specific ways to satisfy requirements.
Mandatory workshop in Brightspace
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
Program Information
- Estimated Wait Time: Up to 2-3 year wait time between when students are core ready and when they become eligible to enroll in program classes. This timeline may vary depending on how many students complete the declaration process each semester.
- Program Capacity: 28 spots each Fall semester.
- Make sure you can meet the program’s essential functions safely, reliably and efficiently within the scope of practice. If you need accommodations, contact our Disability Resource Services office.
Additional Notes
Students are required to meet the current admission requirements, academic preparedness requirements, and complete the declaration process. 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. -
Transfer Opportunities
Wisconsin Private Schools
Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2018, 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
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.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2023 2024 2025 Number of Program Graduates 17 23 22 Number of Surveys Sent 17 23 22 Number of Surveys Returned 13 20 16 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 12 19 15 Percent Available for Employment 92.3% 95.0% 93.8% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 7.7% 5.0% 6.3% Available for Employment
2023 2024 2025 Graduates Employed 12 19 15 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 12 18 15 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.0% 94.7% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 1 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2023 2024 2025 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.8 3.7 3.6 Number of Satisfaction Responses 13 20 16 Very Satisfied (4) 10 15 12 Percent Very Satisfied 76.9% 75.0% 75.0% Satisfied (3) 3 4 3 Percent Satisfied 23.1% 20.0% 18.8% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 5.0% 6.3% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2023 2024 2025 Number of Primary Reason Responses 13 20 16 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 Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2023 2024 2025 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 12 19 15 Before Enrollment 0 0 0 Percent Before Enrollment 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% While Attending the College 5 5 5 Percent While Attending the College 41.7% 26.3% 33.3% After Training at the College 7 14 10 Percent After Training at the College 58.3% 73.7% 66.7% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2023 2024 2025 Number of Employment Location Responses 12 19 15 In College District 9 16 13 Percent In College District 75.0% 84.2% 86.7% In Wisconsin, Not in District 3 3 1 Percent of In Wisconsin 25.0% 15.8% 6.7% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2023 2024 2025 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 8 12 11 Average Monthly Wage $4,830 $5,069 $5,740 Average Hourly Wage $28.08 $29.47 $33.37 Average Work Hours per Week 39.5 39.3 42.3 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 4 5 4 Average Hourly Wage $26.14 $30.84 $30.02 Average Work Hours per Week 28.3 24.8 31.5 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2025 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Children's Hospital of Wisconsin CT Technician Wauwatosa Children's Hospitals and Clinics of MN Radiologic Technologist Minneapolis MN Prairie Ridge Health X-Ray Technologist Columbus SSM Health Radiologic Technologist 3 SSM Health CT Technologist SSM Health MRI Technologist St Clare Hospital & Health Services Radiologic Technologist Baraboo Stoughton Hospital X-Ray Technologist Stoughton UW Health Radiologic Technologist 2 UW Health CT Technologist UW Health Interventional Radiologic Technologist UW Health MRI Technologist * - 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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