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MRI Technician Major

MRI Technician

280 Associates's Degrees Annually
43 Bachelor's Degrees Annually
#94 in Popularity (Associate's)
$72,230 Median Salary

Types of Degrees MRI Technician Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 491
Basic Certificate 120
Undergraduate Certificate 115
Bachelor’s Degree 35

What Can You Do With a MRI Technician Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology/technician:

Job Title Job Growth Rate Median Salary
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13.4% $71,670

Who Is Getting an Associate’s Degree in MRI Technician?

491 Associate's Degrees Annually
57% Percent Women
64% Percent Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The major attracts more women than men. About 57% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology/technician majors is as follows:

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 60
Black or African American 25
Hispanic or Latino 199
White 146
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 60

Geographic Diversity

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician appeals to people across the globe. About 0.2% of those with this major are international students.

How Much Do MRI Technician Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri) Technology/Technician majors often go into careers with median salaries of $72,230. This median refers to all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Median Salary for a MRI Technician Major  72,230
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Online MRI Technician Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level Colleges Offering Programs Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) 0 0
Certificate (1-2 years) 17 1
Certificate (2-4 Years) 4 0
Associate’s Degree 16 0
Bachelor’s Degree 3 1
Post-Baccalaureate 0 0
Master’s Degree 1 0
Post-Master’s 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Research) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 0 0
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 0 0

Is a Degree in MRI Technician Worth It?

The median salary for a magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology/technician grad is $72,230 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 81% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $646,600 after 20 years!

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You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology/technician.

Major Number of Grads
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 27,240
Physician Assistant 12,000
Radiologic Technology 10,633
Surgical Technology 7,412
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,569
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6,160
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,080
Athletic Training 3,408
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 2,012
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,367
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 652
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 575
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 391
Polysomnography 233
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 147
Mammography Technician/Technology 109
Cardiopulmonary Technology 51
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 48
Hearing Instrument Specialist 18
Orthopedic Technology 17
Gene/Genetic Therapy 10

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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