Radiology Technologist Schools and Careers in Vermont

The following guide to radiologic technologist and technician schools in Vermont will provide you with information to help you decide where to attend school. Given the low number of programs in Vermont, you may be interested in rad tech programs in nearby states such as New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or New York. Online radiologic technologist programs also offer degrees and certificates that may be a suitable match for your learning style and scheduling needs. Read about the difference between radiology technologists and radiology technicians. Learn more about radiologic technologist schools in Vermont and career projections for radiologic techs in the state by continuing to read below, where you will find a table of rad tech programs, profiles of the programs in the state, and more.

Quick Facts

• There are 2 not-for-profit colleges and universities with radiologic technology degree programs in Vermont.¹
• No schools offer a certificate program in radiologic science.¹
• 1 school offers an associate’s degree in radiologic science.¹
• 1 school offers a bachelor’s degree in radiologic science.¹
• No schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in radiologic science.¹
• 1 school has a medical imaging program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).²
• No schools have medical imaging programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).³
• No schools have medical imaging programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).⁴

Table of Contents

• Vermont Medical Imaging Schools Comparison
• Select Schools in Vermont with RT Programs
• How to Become an RT in Vermont
• Vermont RT Salary and Job Outlook

Vermont Medical Imaging Schools Comparison

We have designed the following table to allow you to easily compare all the not-for-profit radiologic technology and medical imaging programs in Vermont on a variety of factors. You should check with the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) to ensure that the program you are considering will meet licensure requirements.

• — indicates none.
• N.Av. indicates no data available.

Schools in Vermont with Radiology Technologist Degree Programs

Vermont State University

Vermont State University (VTSU), which was recently formed out of the merger of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont State College, offers an Associate of Science (AS) in Radiologic Science on its Williston campus. The 75-credit hour program includes courses such as Radiographic Procedures, Radiographic Science Review Seminar, and Specialized Imaging. Students also complete four semester-long clinical rotations. Admission to the program is competitive and applications are due by December 1 each year. To maintain enrollment, students must keep a GPA of 2.75 or better with individual course grades of 77% or better across the rad tech program. Graduates will meet the requirements to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam.

University of Vermont

The University of Vermont (UVM) offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Radiation Sciences with a concentration in Radiation Therapy that requires 121 credit hours to complete and meets the educational requirements for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam. The four-year degree program involves a mixture of on-campus coursework and clinical rotations at affiliated sites such as Central Vermont Hospital, Eastern Maine Medical Center in Maine, and Albany Medical Center in New York. Students take introductory professional coursework and general education courses in the first two years and spend the last two years focusing on professional classes such as Dosimetry, Clinical Radiation Oncology, and Essentials of Patient Care. The final semester is centered around a semester-long clinical internship. Applicants to the Medical Radiation Sciences program must have a high school diploma and have taken the appropriate high school math and science courses. Graduation from the program requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3, and students must maintain this GPA to remain enrolled.

How to Become a Radiology Technologist in Vermont

The OPR, a branch of the Vermont Secretary of State, requires radiologic technologists to be licensed to practice in the state. Licensing is offered in radiography, nuclear medicine technology, and radiation therapy as well as post-primary modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT) and bone densitometry. The OPR requires prospective rad techs to hold professional certification from an organization such as the ARRT or Nuclear Medicine Technologists Certification Board (NMTCB). Radiologic technologists seeking a license in Vermont must complete the following steps:

1. Complete an approved educational program in your modality. Candidates for a license must complete an education program approved by either the ARRT or the NMTCB. The ARRT requires applicants for certification to complete at least an associate’s degree as part of, or in addition to, the radiologic technology program.
2. Take and pass a professional certification exam. The OPR requires candidates for a license to complete a certification exam appropriate to their modality. The ARRT requires a score of 75 or higher on all of their exams. Nuclear medicine technologists may take either the NMTCB or the ARRT exam.
3. Apply for a license. Once rad techs have obtained professional certification, they must apply for a license with the OPR.
4. Maintain your license. Licensed rad techs must renew their license every two years. For each licensing period, 24 hours of continuing education (CE), approved by either the ARRT or the NMTCB, is required.

Vermont Radiology Tech Salary and Job Outlook

Projections estimate that radiologic technologists and technicians in Vermont will see job growth of 9.1% between 2020 and 2030.⁵ Nationwide job growth for radiologic techs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is expected at 8.6% over the same 10-year period.⁵ According to the BLS, as of 2022, an estimated 510 radiologic technologists were working in Vermont, earning an average salary of $70,720 per year.⁶ The BLS does not track occupational data for limited scope x-ray technicians. However, limited scope technicians typically earn less than fully-licensed radiologic technicians due to the lower educational requirements and work responsibilities. Radiologic techs find employment at hospitals, doctors’ offices, imaging facilities, and other medical facilities in Vermont, such as North Star Health, the University of Vermont Health Network, Rutland Regional Medical Center, and Northwestern Medical Center of St. Albans.

Vermont Radiologic Technologist Salary by Metro Area

References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Program Effectiveness Data: https://www.jrcert.org/program-effectiveness-data/
3. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs: https://www.caahep.org/students/find-an-accredited-program
4. Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology: https://www.jrcnmt.org/programs/
5. Projections Central Long Term Occupational Projections: https://projectionscentral.org/Projections/LongTerm
6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292034.htm
7. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcma.htm