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Radiography Program students setting up x-ray machines

Radiologic technologist training at Mayo Clinic

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Program description

18

month program

34

students in each class

97%

licensure exam pass rate on the first attempt (2019-2023)

The Radiography Program at Mayo Clinic offers the best of both worlds. You’ll train at one of the best health care facilities in the world and study a diverse population of patients and cases, yet be on a first-name basis with your instructors.

Our accredited Radiography Program takes a unique approach to education. We focus solely on the knowledge and skills needed as a radiologic technologist.

You can expect:

  • Hands-on curriculum focused around labs and clinical training.
  • Instructors that are not only teachers, but also experienced radiologic technologists. They’ll work with you side-by-side and share their expertise from a variety of specialized areas within radiology, including breast imaging, CT, MRI, interventional radiology, and surgery.
  • Experience working in a variety of clinical settings, a Level 1 trauma center, and with an array of equipment and patients.

You’ll complete the program feeling confident and prepared for your first day as an entry-level radiologic technologist.

Go behind the scenes with Mayo Clinic professionals! Find out what a typical day is like for a radiologic technologist at Mayo Clinic with this virtual career tour video.

Radiography: You really can make it here.

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Radiography: You really can make it here.

Explore what a radiologic technologist does

Radiologic technologists work in a fast-paced environment where their love for anatomy, patient care and capturing details collides. A radiologic technologist assists the care team by taking diagnostic images using X-ray equipment.

Jessica Lodermeier, R.T.(R) Radiography Program Director

As an alumna of this program, I am passionate about student success, education, and radiography. Our faculty are devoted and dedicated to each student learner, focusing on both professional and personal development. We take pride in your educational experience, and our partnership with Mayo Clinic presents a learning experience like no other.

Jessica Lodermeier, R.T.(R)
Radiography Program Director

Raya Luebbe_Radiography student

Student stories

My favorite aspect of this program is the amount of support you receive as you transition into a well-rounded radiographer — not only from teachers and clinical instructors, but from the entire hospital.

Raya Luebbe
Graduate of the Radiography Program

How to apply

We care about more than grades and test scores

100%

job placement rate within 12 months of graduation (2019-2023)

Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
Campus and community

Rochester, MN

Accreditation information

The Radiography Program (Minnesota) is an accredited program.

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