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MRI Technician Basic Certificates
There are 65 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in MRI Technician. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of MRI Technician Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,055 degrees were awarded toMRI Technician majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in MRI Technician at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 92 |
| Associate’s Degree | 756 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 45 |
| Master’s Degree | 162 |
Earnings of MRI Technician Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in MRI Technician of $61,295 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,845 |
| 4 years | $61,295 |
| 5 years | $69,015 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for MRI Technician students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in MRI Technician. About 75.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 115 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of MRI Technician graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 10 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 15.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular MRI Technician Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 83 colleges that offer a basic certificate in MRI Technician. Learn more about the most popular below:
Smith Chason College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for MRI Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 159 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CBD College is a popular choice for MRI Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their basic certificate in MRI Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. This school awarded 128 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Career Networks Institute is a popular choice for MRI Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 119 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their basic certificate in MRI Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Med College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. This school awarded 47 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National Polytechnic College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their basic certificate in MRI Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MCPHS University is a popular choice for MRI Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 24 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midwestern Career College is a popular choice for MRI Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their basic certificate in MRI Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Owens Community College is a popular choice for MRI Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 18 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. This school awarded 14 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education is a popular choice for MRI Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate in MRI Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stellar Career College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. This school awarded 13 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad Central Del Caribe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their basic certificate in MRI Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Galveston College is a popular choice for MRI Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their basic certificate in MRI Technician from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Greenville Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their basic certificate in MRI Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loma Linda University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. This school awarded 11 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Central University-Caguas is a popular choice for MRI Technician majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in MRI Technician from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. This school awarded 10 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in MRI Technician here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Denver comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in MRI Technician. This school awarded 9 basic certificates in MRI Technician in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to MRI Technician that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29,337 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 13,046 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11,777 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 7,626 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 7,272 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.