Radiology Technologist Schools and Careers in Maryland

The colleges and universities in Maryland offer a variety of options for earning a certificate or degree in radiologic technology. These options include general radiologic technology as well as specialized technology in areas like medical sonography. This guide to radiologic technologist and technician schools in the state will help you explore your options. Maryland also hosts online radiologic technologist and technician programs, which can offer additional flexibility compared to traditional on-campus programs. Read about the difference between radiology technologists and radiology technicians. Continue learning about radiologic technologist schools in Maryland with our table of rad tech programs, student reviews, career projections for graduates, and more by reading below.

Quick Facts

• There are 12 not-for-profit colleges and universities with radiologic technology degree programs in Maryland.¹
• 5 schools offer a certificate program in radiologic science.¹
• 9 schools offer an associate’s degree in radiologic science.¹
• 2 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in radiologic science.¹
• 1 school offers a master’s degree in radiologic science.¹
• 11 schools have medical imaging programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).²
• 4 schools have medical imaging programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).³
• 2 schools have medical imaging programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).⁴

Table of Contents

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

Maryland Medical Imaging Schools Comparison

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

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Select Schools in Maryland with Radiology Technologist Degree Programs

Anne Arundel Community College

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) awards the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology to students who successfully complete its two-year program. Seven prerequisite general education courses are required to enroll in the 46-credit hour program. Prerequisites must be completed by the spring semester in which the program application is submitted with a “C” or higher in each class and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Prospective students must also take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to applying. The full-time radiography program consists of on-campus coursework and labs in addition to clinical rotations at local hospitals and medical facilities. Coursework covers Radiographic Procedures; Imaging Equipment Maintenance and Operation; and Radiation Protection and Biology. The program requires at least a “C” in all program courses. Students who do not receive a sufficient grade in a class must apply for readmission and repeat the class. Students may only repeat one class before dismissal from the program.

Community College of Baltimore County

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) confers the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiography to students who successfully complete this 22-month program. Students in the full-time program will complete on-campus classroom work and laboratory experiences as well as field-based clinical rotations. Radiography students take classes including Radiographic Procedures; Radiographic Pathology; and Clinical Education, in which students will assist in radiological procedures and prepare reports analyzing those exams. Applicants must complete prerequisite courses and have a minimum GPA of 2.5, with a “C” or better in all science and math courses. Accepted students will begin the program in July. CCBC also offers certificates in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and Mammography.

Howard Community College

Students at Howard Community College (HCC) can earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology by completing 69 credit hours over four semesters, including general education classes, radiologic technology classes, and clinical rotations. Clinical hours will be completed at sites around the Maryland and Washington DC area. Courses include Radiographic Image Production; Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Imaging Equipment; and Radiation Biology and Protection. Radiologic technology graduates are eligible to apply for the ARRT certification exam. Admission is competitive. Applicants to the program must complete specific prerequisites with a grade of “C” or above (except Anatomy and Physiology, which requires a “B” or above), meet cumulative and science course GPA cutoffs (2.0 and 2.5, respectively) and attend an information session prior to applying to the radiologic technology program. Applications are accepted between September 15 and February 15.

Montgomery College

Montgomery College (MC) offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology for students who want to embark on careers as radiographers. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the ARRT certification exam and are prepared to pursue additional education in order to become certified in modalities like MRI, mammography, or radiation therapy. In addition to radiographic imaging coursework, students accepted to the program spend significant time at clinical rotations, working at a local medical facility for full shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the first year of the program and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the second year of the program. During the summer between the first and second year, students are required to work full-time at a clinical facility. The selective program accepts a maximum of 27 students each year, with incoming students beginning the program in May. The application deadline for the program is March 1.

Washington Adventist University

The Department of Medical Imaging at Washington Adventist University (WAU) hosts an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Radiologic Technology that focuses on helping prospective radiologic technologists gain the skills and experience necessary to take the ARRT certification exam. The 22-month program includes clinical rotations along with classwork. Clinical rotations are scheduled chiefly during the day but may be scheduled during the evening. Rotations in CT and the Heart Catheterization Lab are required, with other optional modalities available to senior students. Applicants to the program must have completed all required general education courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in science and math courses. Graduates of the program may be interested in WAU’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Imaging and online degree completion program.

How to Become a Radiology Technologist in Maryland

The Maryland Board of Physicians (the Board) issues licenses for radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists. Practitioners in any of these fields must be licensed by the Board to practice in the state. Candidates for licensure must complete the following steps:

1. Complete a Board-approved program in a recognized radiography discipline. Candidates for licensure in Maryland must first complete and graduate from an educational program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) for radiographers or radiation therapists, or the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) for nuclear medicine technologists.
2. Apply for professional certification. The Board requires candidates for licensure to be either registered with the ARRT or certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
3. Pass a professional certification exam. Candidates must pass the appropriate certification exams for the chosen modality.
4. Apply for licensure. Candidates must submit an application for licensure to the Board along with supporting documents and any associated fees. They will need to submit documents verifying completion of the necessary education, certification, proof of previous licensure or practice in any other states, and verifying good moral character and physical fitness.
5. Complete the continuing education and license renewal requirements.

Radiographers in Maryland must renew their license biannually. Renewal requires one of the following: 24 hours of continuing education earned during the licensure period, current registration with the ARRT, or current certification by the NMTCB.

Maryland Radiology Tech Salary and Job Outlook

Projections suggest that radiologic technologists and technicians in Maryland will see job growth of 13.3% through 2030, with the estimated 5,260 positions in 2020 increasing to 5,960 by the end of 2030.⁵ This is faster than the projected growth rate of 8.6% for radiologic technologists nationwide during the same time period.⁵ As of 2022, radiologic technologists and technicians in Maryland earned an average annual salary of $73,700.⁶ 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 technologists and technicians secure employment in a variety of settings, including hospitals, universities, government agencies, medical facilities, imaging centers, and physicians’ offices. Major health centers and organizations in Maryland that hire radiologic techs include Community Radiology Associates, Mercy Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical System, Patient First, Johns Hopkins, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Anne Arundel Medical Center, and Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center.

Maryland Radiologic Technologist Salary by Metro Area

Student Reviews

Note: Student Reviews are based on the experiences of a few individuals and it is unlikely that you will have similar results. Please review the “Data, Student Reviews and Other Information” section in our Terms of Use and Disclaimers.

Community College of Baltimore County
7201 Rossville Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21237
(410) 682-6000
https://www.ccbcmd.edu/

Student Review: “This program was great in preparing me for the workforce and obtaining a position in the field of Radiation Therapy. As a part of the Radiologic Technology field, this specific program really tailored to its students. I liked the small classroom size of about 15 students. This helped enable me to have the time to ask questions and ensure I thoroughly understood the material. I liked that the staff was helpful and readily available when I needed assistance. The part of the program that I disliked was that the instructors did not provide help in finding a job post-graduation, but this was a fact I already knew when entering the program. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone who was considering a job in the radiologic technology field, especially the specialized area of Radiation Therapy.”
-Student at Community College of Baltimore County

Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2000
https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/

Student Review: “The Radiology program at Hagerstown Community College was very difficult but very rewarding. Through the whole process in all the classes, we continued to have the same teacher. Which was excellent because she was a great teacher who knew her materials and would treat us as if we were workers and not students. She also knew what we should already know from her previous classes and would occasionally conjoin the classes and make for example medical terminology last two classes versus the one class. I loved that the teacher would push us in our education, and if we missed a class or anything she treated it like a job. Some people actually failed the class because they didn’t take the classes seriously.”
-Student at Hagerstown Community College

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