Radiology Technology Schools In Illinois
Illinois has 33 accredited radiology technology schools where radiology technology faculty who teach radiology technology classes can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in radiology technology in the state of Illinois, which encompasses radiology technology training at the following levels:
- Radiology Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Radiology Technology
- Bachelors degree in Radiology Technology
- Masters degree in Radiology Technology
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Illinois Vs. National Radiology Technology Employment
| Illinois | 22,180 |
| National | 510,470 |
Of all of the radiology professionals that work in the US, approximately 5% work in Illinois state.
Employment Growth for Radiology professionals In Illinois
| 13,730 | 7,050 | 19,130 | 20,300 | 14,510 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Radiology Technology is a growing field in Illinois. In 2010 there were 780 more radiology professionals working in Illinois than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of radiology professionals has grown by 6%. This growth is slower than the national trend for radiology professionals which shows a 26% decrease in the number of radiology professionals working around the nation.
Radiology Technology VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois
| $101,245 | $99,630 | $104,495 | $103,575 | $160,140 |
| $46,261 | $48,114 | $49,602 | $50,552 | $51,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Radiology Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to radiology professionals are growing in Illinois. In 2006 radiology professionals made a mean salary of $101,245 per year, and in 2010 they made $160,140 per year.
Salary percentiles for Radiology professionals in Illinois
10th percentile |
$45,590 |
25th percentile |
$59,450 |
50th percentile |
$162,900 |
75th percentile |
$266,350 |
90th percentile |
$369,800 |
This represents a 37% growth in salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. Within the field of radiology technology, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid radiology professionals earning 257% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Illinois state.
Average Salaries for Radiology professionals and related professions in Illinois
Health Science |
$64,610 |
Sonography |
$70,170 |
X Ray Technician |
$57,540 |
In Illinois, radiology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Radiology Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois
associate |
25 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 38 |
As the number of radiology professionals is increasing in Illinois state, the number of students graduating from the 33 accredited radiology technology schools in Illinois state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 1 radiology technology graduates from radiology technology courses in Illinois and in 2010 there were 633 graduates.
Thus there was a 63200% percent increase in the number of radiology technology school degree or certificate graduates in Illinois. A majority of these graduates, or 66%, graduated with a associate's degree in radiology technology.