Radiology Technology Schools In Colorado
There are 9 accredited radiology technology schools in Colorado for faculty who teach radiology technology classes to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the radiology technology academic community in Colorado, and the future trends in radiology technology training at the following levels:
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Professional Trends
Colorado Vs. National Radiology Technology Employment
| Colorado | 6,670 |
| National | 510,470 |
Of all of the radiology professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Colorado state.
Employment Growth for Radiology professionals In Colorado
| 5,790 | 6,130 | 6,570 | 6,100 | 3,420 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Yellow: Actual Values
In Colorado, radiology technology is a shrinking field. There were 2,370 less radiology professionals working in Colorado in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Colorado, this field has shrunk by 41% in four years. This decline is faster than the change in the number of radiology professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of radiology professionals has shrunk by 26% from 2006 to 2010.
Radiology Technology VS. All Professions salaries in Colorado
| $87,930 | $94,630 | $100,540 | $121,535 | $195,280 |
| $46,058 | $47,685 | $48,234 | $49,831 | $51,291 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Radiology Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of radiology professionals is declining, the salaries paid to radiology professionals are increasing in Colorado. Radiology professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $87,930 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $195,280 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Radiology professionals in Colorado
10th percentile |
$72,650 |
25th percentile |
$138,910 |
50th percentile |
$205,170 |
75th percentile |
$225,687 |
90th percentile |
$248,256 |
Thus, there was a 55% growth in radiology professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of radiology technology, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid radiology professionals earning 91% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Colorado state.
Average Salaries for Radiology professionals and related professions in Colorado
Health Science |
$73,856 |
Sonography |
$77,880 |
X Ray Technician |
$57,210 |
In Colorado, 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 Colorado
associate |
8 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 14 |
57% of these graduates received a associate's degree in radiology technology.