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aashi · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 11

hi,
these days i am looking in to different schools and trying to apply to as many as possible so by next yr this time i might have at least 1 or more acceptance. well i have some questions,
i found this associate program near home , i would say very good but very expansive, like for ultrasound associate course 20,000 - 25,000, and a lil more for the radiology program, i have already applied to this college.

ok now i called another school (not so close to home probebly we will relocate for that one)but they r offering a 2 yr diploma/certificate program and this will cost me around 8,500 for the whole thing and the best part is that the hospital offers a very good scholarship program to every accepted student, that's if the student signs contract with the hospital to work there for the next 2-3 yrs every expanse is paid in full by the hospital and here is what there web site exactly says

[quote]Scholarship recipients will receive all of the employment and support benefits offered to students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology Program. All costs associated with tuition, residence, and books are paid in exchange for a contracted agreement of employment[/quote]

SO MY QUESTION WILL BE ......... do u think there is some kind of catch with this kind of program , or should i be looking for some thing specific and is it better to go for an associate program then to have diploma?

Because i already have a bachelors in science with some medical experience but not from USA should it matter, the only reason i am doing this is to prepare my self for the masters because all the masters programs require a minimum of 3-4 yrs of rt experience plus the ARRT.

all these colleges r accredited by the The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

i would really appreciate any advice and input, and any experience that might help us all.
thank you

aashi · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 11

hey any body........... ok i think my post was too long ,
here is what i need to know , with bachelors in hand and with medical experience (although not working for the last 5 yrs) which program is better for me :
a 2 yr diploma costing around 10,000 OR
a 2 yr associate costing around 25,000

Another question ......... which filed seems to be more diverse, well paid and with good opportunities for educational advancements (masters may be) in the next 4-5 yrs , Radiology or sonography.

i will really appreciate an input.

hjhogle · Moderator Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 609 Location: CT

If you already possess a 4-year degree, I would pass on getting a 2-year degree. Pay seems to vary widely with region, for a salary survey, go to the ASRT website here -http://www.asrt.org. Use the left navigation link "Recruitment and Retention" and select the salary survey at the bottom. That should give you more information.

I've done both radiography and sonography - they're both diverse and challenging, both have tons of room for advancement. Like anything else, it depends what you put into it.

hjh