Step into high-demand roles with an associate degree in radiologic technology
Use your problem-solving skills as a valued member of a diagnostic team. By earning an A.A.S. in radiologic technology, you’ll be prepared for America Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and immediate employment in diagnostic imaging. By choosing Franklin’s program, you’ll also position yourself for long-term career mobility by taking advantage of the University’s transfer-friendly bachelor’s degree programs.
Launch Your Career
Find your niche in roles that combine cutting edge tech with direct patient care.
Gain the Edge
Graduate eligible to sit for national certification through ARRT.
Stay Focused, Finish Strong
Move seamlessly through online courses, lab simulations and on-site clinical experiences.
Radiology Technician Associate Degree
Prepare to be a licensed radiologic technician in just two years
Take your cues from Franklin’s faculty of in-field professionals in our hands-on radiology tech program that blends instructor-led online courses, lab simulations and employer-provided clinical experiences. You’ll gain skills in diagnostic imaging, patient care and radiation safety. Structured clinical rotations and a cohort model conducive to the needs of working adults further equip you to thrive in dynamic team-based healthcare environments. As a graduate of the program, you will be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration exam in Radiography, which is the industry standard and a requirement for licensure in most states.
Beyond ARRT-required content, Franklin’s curriculum incorporates emerging healthcare topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) in imaging, digital ethics, patient advocacy and interprofessional communication. This ensures you’ll not only gain technical skill, but also the critical thinking, communication and professional readiness expected by leading healthcare employers.
Position yourself for career mobility
An associate degree in radiologic technology opens the door for you to make a difference in patient care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, urgent care facilities, orthopedic practices and mobile imaging services. The degree also provides a foundation into specializations like computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, or interventional radiology.
Many professionals use radiologic technology programs as a stepping stone toward leadership roles, education, or advanced degrees in healthcare. Franklin’s program has been intentionally designed to afford you with pathways for long-term professional growth. Franklin’s transfer-friendly programs are designed to keep you moving forward with 100% online bachelor’s degree programs.
Balance courses and career preparation with your busy life
A top choice for students and employers, Franklin provides the structure and support working adults need to succeed. With no waiting lists and multiple start dates each year, you can earn your associate degree in radiologic technology on your schedule. You’ll benefit from small class sizes, 1:1 academic advising and access to free learning resources like professional tutoring, workshops and writing assistance. Franklin’s low per credit hour tuition rate, coupled with tuition discounts for employer partnerships and our Tuition Guarantee also helps keep an affordable degree within reach.
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A.A.S. Radiologic Technology Courses & Curriculum
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A.A.S. Radiologic Technology Program Details
| 2025 - 2026 Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Standard tuition | $398 |
| B.S. in Nursing | $298 |
| Current service members | $250 |
| International students (Nonresident Alien) | $526 |
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67% LESS IN TUITION
For students taking 31 credits per year, Franklin University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $12,338. According to Collegeboard.org, that's about 67% less than the national average private, nonprofit four-year college tuition of $38,070.
1. To be awarded an undergraduate degree, students must:
- Successfully complete all courses required in the major program, including:
- General Education
- Business or Professional Core
- Major Area and Elective Courses
- Technical transfer credit (for specific degree completion programs only)
2. Meet these grade point average (GPA) requirements:
- All students must attain a minimum Franklin University cumulative GPA of 2.00
- All students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements
3. Complete the residency requirement
- Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 15 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
4. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees
5. Not be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or a violation of the Student Code of Conduct
Program Chairs and Academic Advisors are available for consultation to provide information and guidance regarding the selection of courses, the accuracy of schedules, and the transfer process. However, students are responsible for understanding and meeting the degree requirements of their major program or degree and for planning schedules accordingly.
Overall Residency Requirements
Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree. Students seeking an associate’s degree must earn 20 credit hours overall in residence at Franklin University to be eligible for a degree.
Course Level Requirements
A student must have 40 credit hours overall that are equivalent to 300/400 level Franklin University courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a minimum of 12 credit hours of courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree.
Business Core Requirements
Majors that have Business Core requirements are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Forensics, Energy Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Forensic Accounting, Human Resources Management, Information Systems Auditing, Logistics Management, Management & Leadership, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management & Insurance. The Business Core is the foundation of the related academic disciplines appropriate for a baccalaureate degree in business. The purpose of the Business Core is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of organizations, how the functional areas interrelate to achieve organizational goals, and how to apply professional decision-making competencies and technical skills in today’s environment. After completing the Business Core, graduates will be able to:
- analyze an organization’s accounting information in order to develop sound business decisions
- identify and apply valuation models relevant to an organization’s financial decisions
- identify the impact of forces influencing the major functional areas of business (e.g., ethical, legal, technological, economic, global and social)
- apply marketing activities to the delivery of goods and services in business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets
- apply interpersonal and resource management skills to enhance business success
Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles.
Major Area Requirements
A student must have 20 credit hours in the major area that are equivalent to 300/400 major level Franklin courses for a bachelor’s degree. A student must have 12 hours of major area courses that are equivalent to 200 level or above for an associate’s degree. A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major area for students enrolled in either the associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs, and each major course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward degree requirements.
Capstone Requirement
Every major has a capstone experience for which credit cannot be transferred into the University. This is a Franklin course designed to integrate and assess the learning outcomes specific to each major as a whole. This course should be taken as the last major course. If, given the academic scheduling process and the student’s projected graduation date, this is not possible, then the student should have Senior Standing (90 or more credit hours), plus the skill-based General Education courses (COMM, SPCH, WRIT, MATH, COMP), all business or professional core courses, and the capstone prerequisite courses.
Subsequent Degree Requirements
Students pursuing subsequent bachelor’s degrees must earn in residency at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 200 level or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be major area courses equivalent to 300/400 level courses.
Additional Degree Requirements
Students seeking an additional bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (including the major requirements) beyond the first bachelor’s (or associate’s) degree. (See the “Subsequent Degree” section of the Academic Bulletin.)
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit and credit awarded on standardized exams, proficiency exams or portfolio credit awarded by another institution will not count toward the residency requirement at Franklin University. Credit awarded based on proficiency examination or portfolio evaluation conducted by Franklin University may apply as appropriate major area credit, but will not reduce the hours required toward the residency requirement.
A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:
- Has provided official documentation of graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent (see Documentation Required below), or
- Has an associate, bachelor or master’s degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, an institution recognized as a candidate for accreditation, or an institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation
Documentation Required
- Documentation of high school graduation or equivalence - required for applicants who are transferring fewer than 60 semester hours that apply towards a Franklin degree.
- If the student has transferable hours of 60 credit hours or more from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution of higher education, then they will not have to provide a high school diploma or equivalence. Acceptable forms of documentation of high school graduation or high school equivalence for undergraduate admission must include one of the following:
- Official high school transcript listing the date of graduation
- Official GED certificate
- Official documentation of having passed a State High School Equivalency examination
- Official documentation of a home school completion certificate/transcript
- Official transcripts from all educational institutions (college, universities, professional schools, etc.) previously enrolled in, regardless if credit was earned.
A student classified as degree seeking will not be permitted to register for courses until all transcripts are received and placement tests completed (see specific requirements under “Placement Testing”).
Admission Process
Admission procedures should be started early to maximize scheduling options and financial planning. Learn more about the undergraduate admission process.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Prospective undergraduate students must demonstrate English language proficiency. A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:
- The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the primary language for education. A list of these countries can be found below.
- The applicant has provided official documentation that meets Franklin graduate admission requirements from an institution in which English is the medium of instruction.
- The applicant has submitted an official score report meeting the minimum requirements for admission (see Minimum Scores below) from one of the following exams approved by Franklin University: Accuplacer ESL (See Placement Testing), Cambridge English Qualifications, Duolingo English Test (DET), International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). ). Other officially recognized exams may also be considered. English proficiency scores must be less than two years old.
| Accuplacer ESL | DET | IELTS | PTEA | TOEFL IBT |
| Reading 95 | - | Reading 5.5 | - | Reading 19/30 |
| Writing 5 | - | Writing 5.5 | - | Writing 19/30 |
| Listening 90 | - | Listening 5.5 | - | Listening 19/30 |
| Sentence Meaning 95 | - | Speaking 5.5 | - | Speaking 19/30 |
| Overall 285 | Overall 100 | Overall 5.5 | Overall 53 | Overall 75 |
Students applying for admission to undergraduate programs to be attended from outside the U.S. or offered through Global Partnerships abroad must meet the minimum requirements for admission (see Minimum Scores below) from one of the following exams approved by Franklin University: Accuplacer ESL*, Duolingo English Test (DET), International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Other officially recognized exams may also be considered. English proficiency scores must be less than two years old.
| Accuplacer ESL | DET | IELTS | PTEA | TOEFL IBT |
| Reading 95 | - | Reading 5.5 | - | Reading 19/30 |
| Writing 5 | - | Writing 5.5 | - | Writing 19/30 |
| Overall 100 | Overall 100 | Overall 5.5 | Overall 53 | Overall 75 |
*ACCUPLACER Assessments for Admission:
- Prospective students may demonstrate English language proficiency through the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations administered by Franklin University. The ACCUPLACER ESL® suite of examinations are internet-based, computer-adaptive assessments designed to properly assess students’ English language competencies.
- There are no fees for initial attempts at the ACCUPLACER ESL® examinations if they test at Franklin University Testing Center or through Franklin’s online proctoring provider. Students are only responsible for any fees incurred for retake examinations.
- Students who do not meet the minimum score requirements may retake the examination(s), but not more than twice within a two-week period. If students take the exam twice within two weeks, subsequent examination retakes will be considered only after a three-month waiting period from the original test date. Passing scores will remain valid with Franklin University for a period of two years from the original test date.
- All ACCUPLACER examinations must be administered by an ACCUPLACER approved proctor that meets specific criteria, as defined by our proctor expectations and Accuplacer. Proctors must be a Franklin University proctor, an ACCUPLACER remote test network proctor, or ProctorU. For additional information, contact testing@franklin.edu
A.A.S. Radiologic Technology Frequently Asked Questions
An associate degree in radiologic technology prepares students to become skilled healthcare professionals who perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as X-rays, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography, to help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. This degree typically combines coursework in anatomy, patient care, radiation safety and image evaluation with hands-on clinical training in real healthcare settings.
With an associate degree in radiologic technology, you can work as a radiologic technologist, a licensed healthcare professional who performs diagnostic imaging procedures like X-rays, chest radiographs and fluoroscopic exams. Radiologic technologists play a key role in diagnosing injuries and illnesses, working closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
A radiologic technologist degree opens the door to a rewarding healthcare career that combines cutting-edge technology with direct patient care. If you’re someone who wants to make a difference in people’s lives while working in a fast-paced, high-demand medical field, this degree is a smart choice. Radiologic technologists are essential members of the diagnostic team, helping to identify injuries, detect diseases, and guide treatment decisions using medical imaging.
Franklin’s associate degree in radiologic technology stands out because it not only prepares students for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and entry-level licensure but also sets them up for long-term success through pathways into bachelor’s degrees. Students explore relevant healthcare topics, like AI in imaging, digital documentation ethics, and interprofessional teamwork, so our graduates enter the workforce not just qualified, but future-ready. In addition, Franklin’s commitment to working adults and career changers means that students can take advantage of a flexible structure, personalized advising and a cohort-based support system that make it possible to succeed.
Choose from two start terms each year – fall (August, September and November) or spring (January, February and March). This structured, cohort-based model ensures students move through the program together, building community and progressing in alignment with clinical training and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification requirements. Before entering the program, students must complete required prerequisite courses, which may include anatomy, medical terminology and college-level math or science.
Franklin University offers a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future. Our per credit hour tuition rates (vs. per year or per term rates) enable you to get a realistic estimate of exactly how much your degree will cost - especially once you've factored in transfer credit. Our 2026-2026 tuition rate is $398 per credit hour and with our tuition guarantee, you can lock-in your tuition rate from your first term through graduation. Ask our helpful staff about available financing options and financial aid programs. Visit MyTransfer Credit to see how transfer credits could help you save time and money.
Complete your A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology in about 24 months through our cohort-structured, hands-on program.
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