Radiology Tech Schools in Kansas 2022

Radiographers in Kansas (KS) are also commonly referred to as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and, quite often, as x ray technicians/techs. On this page, we will most frequently use the terms radiology tech schools in Kansas and/or x ray tech schools in Kansas to mean the same thing.

2,350 people are working as radiology technologists / x ray technologists in Kansas, earning approximately $58,550 per year.

Below you will find information on the top schools in your area offering radiology tech programs, information on how to become a radiology tech in Kansas, as well as up-to-date careers information.

Accredited Radiology Tech Schools in Kansas

The table below lists all schools in Kansas offering programs in radiography which have been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) as well as any American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs in Kansas.

There are currently 6 JRCERT and ARRT accredited or approved radiology tech schools in Kansas.

How to Become a Radiology Tech in Kansas

To begin your career as a radiology tech in Kansas, you will need to graduate from an accredited or approved program and fulfil licensing requirements before obtaining employment.

• Obtain an Associate’s Degree in Radiology: To become a radiology tech in Kansas you will need to have completed a recognised radiology program at an accredited school. Employers will usually have a preference for an associate’s degree at a minimum.
• ARRT Exams: An associate’s degree is also a minimum requirement to apply to sit the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exams which are required for licensing in most states. The ARRT exams are computer-based and are administered at Pearson VUE testing centres throughout Kansas.
• Nuclear Medicine Techs: If you wish to specialise in nuclear medicine technology, you will need to sit and pass the specialist exams set by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Licensing Requirements: To work as a radiology tech in Kansas requires licensing. Once you have successfully passed the ARRT (or NMTCB) exams you can apply for a license in your state.
• Limited License Options: Candidates can also apply for a limited license. A limited license allows the holder to take x-rays of select parts of the anatomy while under supervision. Examples of limited licenses include chest, dental, orthopaedic, podiatric, etc.
• Continuing Education Requirements: You will need to renew your license on a regular basis. License renewal typically requires the completion of continuing education hours.

For more information on licensing, certification, and continuing education requirements, you can contact the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

State Board: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Website: https://ksbha.org
Phone: (785) 296-5460

Salaries for Radiology Techs in Kansas

At $58,550, or $28.15 per hour, the average annual salary for radiologic techs in Kansas is almost 12% above the national average of $66,490 (2022) for the profession.

Average annual salaries for radiology techs in Kansas have experienced a bump of 8.3%, or $4,500, in the 5 years since 2016.

Salary levels vary depending on years of experience, employer and location;

• The bottom 10% of earners (entry-level) made just $40,390 whilst the top 10% made $76,920 per annum.
• Those located in Topeka earned some of the highest salaries in the state at $67,610 per annum, whilst those in Wichita earned some of the lowest average salaries at $54,700 per annum.

Employment of Radiology Techs in Kansas

There are currently 2,350 people employed as radiology techs in Kansas. This represents a rise of 15.2%, or 310 jobs, since 2016.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 6% increase in radiology tech positions across the country between 2021 and 2031.

Related careers in Kansas

The table below compares radiology tech income and employment in Kansas with other closely related careers.