Medical Imaging Student

Medical Imaging

Career/Technical Certificate Continuing Education

Medical imaging uses technology to look at the human body. You can learn to use radiography or sonography equipment in one of these top programs. You can also study advanced areas like CT scans, MRI, or mammograms.

Careers

Radiologic
Technologists
 $78,704
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
 $85,297
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
 $97,147

 Opportunities

With a degree in medical radiography, diagnostic sonography, or magnetic resonance imaging, you can pursue careers such as

  • Radiologic technologist / X-ray technologist
  • Sonographer / ultrasound technologist
  • Magnetic resonance imaging technologist

Continue to advance your medical imaging career with an advanced certificate and become a:

  • Computed tomography (CT) technologist
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologist
  • Mammographer / mammography technologist

 Location

Central Campus

Salary Source: Texas Wages

 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Computed Tomography, Advanced Technical Certificate

Certificate

This certificate will help you advance your career after completing your Medical Radiography degree and certification. Explore the fundamentals of computed tomography and how emerging technologies can help save lives with online coursework and hands-on-training through onsite clinical rotations.

Length 4 Months
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 16 credits for this certificate in one term.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS

Career/Technical
The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career. Learn the fundamentals of using ultrasound technology to examine the human body, and earn eligibility to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography exam to join the ranks of sonographers helping patients worldwide.
Length 2 Years
After finishing your prerequisite courses, you can complete this 65-credit degree in five terms.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, AAS

Career/Technical
This Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist. MRI technologists perform imaging procedures, provide patient care, and assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and disease processes. Get hands-on training through on-site clinical rotations to learn the fundamentals of this growing technologist role.
Length 1.5 years
After completing your prerequisite courses, you can complete this 60-credit degree in four terms if studying full-time.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Advanced Technical Certificate

Certificate
This certificate will help you advance your Radiologic Technologist or Sonography Technologist career. Explore the fundamentals of magnetic resonance imaging and how magnetic fields and radio waves help detect disease. You'll also learn how the body interacts with magnetic fields in this MRI-focused certificate program. Enjoy online coursework and hands-on training through onsite clinical rotations.
Length 12 Months
You can complete the 31 credits for this certificate in three terms.

Medical Imaging, Continuing Education Courses

Continuing Education

Expand your skills and medical imaging career with San Jacinto College's Advanced Imaging Modality program. Students are empowered to learn with structured education and our hands-on courses. These include Clinical I & II Computed Tomography, Clinical - Mammography Technician, and Clinical I - Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Length Varies
The Continuing Education Division at San Jac offers you a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning.

Medical Imaging, Mammography, Enhanced Skills Certificate

Certificate

This certificate will help you advance your Radiologic Technologist career. Being a mammography technologist requires a mix of technical skill and compassion. Learn both — and so much more — in this certificate program that offers hybrid coursework for eight weeks and hands-on training through onsite clinical rotations for eight weeks.

Length 4 Months
Studying part-time, you can complete the 6 credits for this certificate in one term.

Medical Radiography, AAS

Career/Technical

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career as a Radiologic Technologist performing diagnostic testing, providing patient care, and evaluating radiographic images for quality. Get hands-on training through on-site clinical rotations to learn the fundamentals of this growing technologist role.

Length 2 Years

After finishing your prerequisite courses, you can complete this 64-credit degree in five terms.

Have Questions?

Reach out to learn more about programs and careers in medical imaging.

Phone: 281-998-6350 ext. 1871.

Ashley Grundvig
Sr Administrative Assistant
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1476
Location
Central
Catherine Everett
Program Dir, Radiography
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1659
Location
Central
Melissa Zermeno
Program Director, MRI
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1714
Location
Central
Diane Zerbe
Dept Chair, Medical Imaging
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1231
Location
Central
Maegan Hunter
Prog Dir, Diag Med Sonography
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1183
Location
Central