Radiology Technology Schools In Tennessee
There are 12 accredited radiology technology schools in Tennessee for faculty who teach radiology technology classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in radiology technology in the state of Tennessee, which encompasses radiology technology training at the following levels:
- Radiology Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Radiology Technology
- Bachelors degree in Radiology Technology
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Tennessee Vs. National Radiology Technology Employment
| Tennessee | 10,070 |
| National | 510,470 |
Approximately 1% of the country's radiology professionals work in Tennessee state.
Employment Growth for Radiology professionals In Tennessee
| 10,400 | 10,580 | 10,890 | 10,860 | 4,120 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Tennessee, the field of radiology technology is shrinking. There were 6,280 less radiology professionals working in Tennessee in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of radiology technology has shrunk by 60% in Tennessee. This is faster than the trend for radiology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of radiology professionals has shrunk by 26% between 2006 and 2010.
Radiology Technology VS. All Professions salaries in Tennessee
| $88,500 | $107,055 | $112,075 | $117,075 | $49,060 |
| $40,013 | $42,768 | $44,223 | $45,004 | $44,949 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Radiology Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by radiology professionals is increasing in Tennessee. In 2006 radiology professionals made a mean salary of $88,500 per year, and in 2010 they made $214,750 per year.
Salary percentiles for Radiology professionals in Tennessee
10th percentile |
$33,850 |
25th percentile |
$40,660 |
50th percentile |
$48,710 |
75th percentile |
$57,660 |
90th percentile |
$65,740 |
Thus, there was a 59% growth in radiology professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 0% pay differential between the highest paid radiology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is slight variation in pay, within the field of radiology technology in Tennessee.
Average Salaries for Radiology professionals and related professions in Tennessee
Health Science |
$61,510 |
Sonography |
$54,900 |
X Ray Technician |
$49,060 |
In Tennessee, radiology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Radiology Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Tennessee
associate |
8 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
5 |
| Total | 16 |
Most of these graduates, or 50%, earned a associate's degree in radiology technology.