Radiography program: what is the difference between a certificate and an A.A.S degree?

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secondly what is the difference of earning potential between the two. does it even matter wether Certificate is obtained instead of a 2 yr degree to employers? In simpler terms, i want to know if its worth pursuing the 2 yr degree if can earn the same pay w/ a certification from a hospital based program or the like.

Answer 1

There are many schools in many states where you can get trained to be a radiologic technologist (the proper term for a x-ray tech).  You can attend a hospital based program (and earn a certificate), a 2 year college program (AS degree), and even a 4 year college program (BS degree). The hospital based programs are the least expensive, and honestly, I think the education received there is superior. Once you graduate and take your registry exam, no future employer is going to care what type of educational program you went through. All they care about is your license. You can find an accredited RT program at this site. Just search "radiography" and your state...links are provided which will give you additional information on each program (cost, prerequisite courses, duration of program, contact person):

http://www.jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp

In fact, I am a hospital trained RT, so I have no degree.  I have received additional licensing in fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, MRI and ultrasound.  I work with a tech. who has a BS from a major university, and I make more money than she does.  This is because I have more experience and hold more licenses.  I have been told that if you want to go into teaching at a RT program or management, a BS would be necessary.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists just did a large salary survey, in 2007. The salary varies, depending on your experience, specialties and geographical area. You will notice that those questioned were not asked about their education experience.  To view, the survey, and see the average salary in your state, you can go to this link:

https://www.asrt.org/media/pdf/research/...

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