Radiology Technologist Schools and Careers in Wyoming

This guide to radiologic technologist and technician schools in Wyoming can help inform your choice on where to attend school. Since there are few schools in Wyoming that offer programs in radiologic technology, prospective students may wish to look at programs offered in nearby states including Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Utah. Attending school online is another option to consider, which can offer greater flexibility and prospects for learning about specialty radiology practice areas. Read about the difference between radiology technologists and radiology technicians. Continue reading to find more information about careers in radiologic technology and radiologic technologist and technician schools in Wyoming, including a table of rad tech programs, profiles of select programs in the state, and more.

Quick Facts

• There are 2 not-for-profit colleges with radiologic technology degree programs in Wyoming.¹
• 1 school offers a certificate program in radiologic science.¹
• 2 schools offer an associate’s degree in radiologic science.¹
• No schools offer a bachelor’s degree in radiologic science.¹
• No schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in radiologic science.¹
• 2 schools have medical imaging programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).²
• 1 school has a medical imaging program 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

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

Wyoming 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 Wyoming on a variety of factors. You should check with the the Wyoming Board of Radiologic Technologist Examiners (the Board) to ensure that the program you are considering will meet licensure requirements.

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

Schools in Wyoming with Radiology Technologist Degree Programs

Casper College

Casper College features a 24-month radiologic technology program leading to the Associate of Science (AS) in Radiography. Students will complete on-campus coursework and clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals and medical facilities and, upon completion of the program, will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT.) The highly competitive program accepts a maximum of 18 students each year, with applicants required to complete six prerequisite courses prior to submitting application materials. These courses include English Composition; Pre-Calculus Algebra; Human Anatomy/Lab; Human Physiology; Introduction to Radiology; and Medical Terminology. Applications are due January 5. Admitted students begin their studies in May.

Laramie County Community College

Students in Laramie County Community College’s (LCCC) five-semester, full-time radiologic technology program can earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiography. Students generally complete the college’s core course requirements prior to beginning the radiology technology program. The program is fully accredited by JRCERT. Students are assigned clinical rotations at local affiliated medical facilities. Clinical rotations generally occur between 7 AM and 7 PM, with weekend and evening shifts required during the summer clinical rotation. Students complete 160 lab hours in the radiology program and 1,090 hours of clinical education. Applications are due March 1 with accepted applicants beginning the program in the fall.

How to Become a Radiology Technologist in Wyoming

Radiologic technologists and technicians must be licensed by the Wyoming Board of Radiologic Technologist Examiners (the Board). When applying for licensure in Wyoming, the Board provides four applications: General Licensure, Restricted Licensure, Special Licensure, and Temporary Licensure. The process to apply for the general licenses is as follows:

1. Earn a diploma, certificate, or degree in your desired area of practice. Licenses are granted to radiologic techs who are at least 18 years of age and have graduated from an accredited radiology program. For modalities covered by the ARRT, you must also have an associate degree.
2. Pass the appropriate ARRT, NMTCB, or CBRPA exam. The ARRT exam is for most types of radiography; those seeking nuclear medicine technologist licenses will take the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) exam, and those interested in radiologist assistant credentials will take the Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) exam.
3. Apply for your professional credential. In addition to passing the relevant exam for your modality, it’s recommended that you be professionally certified by the organization that administered your exam. In most cases, this is not automatic.
4. Submit your license application to the Board. Applications are available on the Board’s website. Your certifications/credentials are required for the application. If you do not hold current credentials but did pass the relevant exam, you can submit official transcripts verifying the completion of study in radiologic technology from a JRCERT-accredited or an ARRT-approved school.
5. Renew and maintain your license. General licenses will expire two years from the date of issuance. Upon renewal, licensees must provide verification that they have completed 24 credit hours of continuing education (CE).

The Board also issues a Radiologic Technician license for limited scope x-ray operators. To qualify for this license, you must complete an acceptable program of education in radiography and pass the ARRT Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam. If you meet these requirements, you may apply to the Board for the Radiologic Technician license.

Wyoming Radiology Tech Salary and Job Outlook

Estimates show potential job growth of 11.6% for radiologic technologists and technicians in Wyoming between 2020 and 2030.⁵ Slower job growth of 8.6% is predicted for radiologic technologists and technicians nationwide over the same time period.⁵ According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2022, an estimated 430 radiologic techs worked in Wyoming.⁶ The average salary for radiologic technologists in Wyoming was $67,560.⁶ Although the BLS does not provide employment data for limited scope x-ray technicians, technicians typically earn less than radiologic technologists due to the lower educational requirements and scope of responsibility. Banner Wyoming Medical Center, Campbell County Health, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, and Ivinson Memorial Hospital are among the hospitals, physicians’ offices, and other medical imaging facilities that typically hire radiologic technologists and technicians in the state.

Wyoming 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