Elgin Community College
AAS in Radiography

Elgin, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Associate of Applied Science

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The AAS in Radiography is designed to prepare students for careers in imaging technology. This program focuses on developing technical skills and patient interaction abilities required to work in healthcare settings. The curriculum includes both clinical experience and academic learning, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the field. The program's cutting-edge facilities provide hands-on training in radiographic procedures and imaging techniques.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of the AAS in Radiography can pursue career opportunities as radiologic technologists, MRI technologists, or CT scan technologists. They may work in hospitals, imaging centers, or outpatient clinics, contributing to patient diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Medical imaging professionals capture and provide high-quality electronic medical images to radiologists for interpretation and diagnosis. These professionals work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, diagnostic imaging centers, outpatient clinics, orthopedic clinics, medical sales, and even educational settings. If you embrace advanced technology, have good communication skills and demonstrate empathy, take the initiative, exhibit strong physical stamina, are flexible and adaptable, and able to think critically and problem-solve effectively, you are a great candidate for this field.

The Medical Imaging department at ECC offers the Radiography Program, which provides an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiography* and is an entry-level program for candidates who wish to enter the field. You can also specialize in one area or obtain advanced certificate programs for certified/licensed radiographers are available in the following areas: