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The field of radiologic science is expected to grow rapidly in the next decade, and [current trends as estimated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predict a 6 percent increase in radiologic science jobs](https://radiologyed.org/prospects/) in the US by 2031.

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Maryland is a great state in which to pursue this promising career, offering a variety of education options and many large employers in the field of radiology. It’s a relatively expensive state in which to live, and a job in radiologic science can deliver a good salary and benefits for professionals who want to reside in the Chesapeake Bay State.

## State Requirements

All practicing radiologic science professionals in Maryland must be licensed through the state [Department of Health](https://health.maryland.gov/pages/index.aspx)or the [American Registry of Radiologic Technologists](https://www.arrt.org/) (ARRT). Nuclear medicine practitioners must be licensed through the [Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)](https://www.nmtcb.org/). All professionals in this field except radiologist assistants must practice under the supervision of a physician. Maryland does not recognize limited licenses and requires all X-ray technicians to be licensed by the ARRT.

## Radiologic Technology Schools In Maryland

[Notre Dame of Maryland University](https://www.ndm.edu/womens-college/academics/programs/radiological-sciences): Notre Dame of Maryland is a private Catholic institution that offers both a baccalaureate degree in Radiological Sciences and a pathway to clinical certification through its program partnership with The Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Medical Imaging (JHSMI) for those seeking to become licensed medical imaging technicians. The program provides students with experience in various forms of medical imaging, qualifying them to work in more advanced radiologic science positions at hospitals and diagnostic laboratories.

14 and 18-month clinical certification programs are offered in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Echocardiography.

[Chesapeake College](https://radiologyed.org/schools/maryland/#084che21679): Chesapeake College was the first community college on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This school offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in radiologic sciences. The program takes a minimum of six semesters or 24 months to complete, and graduates are eligible to sit for the ARRT licensing exam. Although Chesapeake College is an open-access institution, the radiologic science program is competitive due to a set number of clinic rotation spots.

## Other Schools to Consider Radiologic Technology Programs

[Montgomery College](https://radiologyed.org/schools/maryland/#340mon20912): Montgomery College is a Maryland community college with campuses in Rockville, as well as Germantown, and Takoma Park. This school also offers an AAS degree in radiologic technology. Students in the department are first considered to be pre-radiologic technology until they complete their preliminary subject matter and receive official acceptance into the associate program. The Radiologic Technology program accepts students once a year with a summer start date.

[Anne Arundel Community College](https://radiologyed.org/schools/maryland/#011ann21012-1895): Anne Arundel Community College offers a two-year, seven-term Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree in Radiologic Technology. Students also are eligible to sit for the National American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam and to apply for Maryland Licensure. Graduates of the Radiology program also are eligible to take the noncredit, 40-hour didactic course in mammography. During the program, students will be exposed to a wide range of technology in state-of-the-art labs, and diverse patient populations at 18 clinical sites.

There are significant options to study outside the state in [Philadelphia and other areas of Pennsylvania](https://radiologyed.org/schools/pennsylvania/), limited options in [Washington DC](https://radiologyed.org/schools/washington-dc/), [Delaware](https://radiologyed.org/schools/delaware/), and [West Virginia](https://radiologyed.org/schools/west-virginia/), a broader offering in [Richmond and other areas of Virginia](https://radiologyed.org/schools/virginia/), and [Trenton, New Jersey](https://radiologyed.org/schools/new-jersey/).

## Large Employers in Radiology

Large hospitals and medical centers in Maryland are the primary employers of radiologic technologists. These facilities typically utilize multiple technicians in their diagnostic radiology departments, and hospitals associated with universities may also employ radiologic science professionals in research and teaching capacities.

[Johns Hopkins Hospital](//www.hopkinsmedicine.org)
 600 North Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21287-2182
 (410) 955-5000

[University of Maryland Medical Center](https://www.umms.org/ummc)
 22 South Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201-1595
 (410) 328-8667

[Mercy Medical Center](//www.mdmercy.com)
 301 St Paul Place

Baltimore, MD 21202-2165
 (410) 332-9000

[MedStar Union Memorial Hospital](//www.unionmemorial.org)
 201 East University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218-2895
 (410) 554-2000

[Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital](//www.sheppardpratt.org)
 6501 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21285
 (410) 938-3000

[Greater Baltimore Medical Center](//www.gbmc.org)
 6701 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21204-6892
 (443) 849-2000

[Sinai Hospital of Baltimore](http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/Sinai/Sinai1.aspx)
 2401 West Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215-5271
 (410) 601-9000

## Salaries for Radiologic Technologists

The average annual wage in Maryland is $77,630, which is higher than the national average of $73,410. Salaries in Maryland range from $59,320 at the 10th percentile to $100,220 at the 90th percentile. There are regional variations within Maryland, with different wages reported across areas such as Baltimore, Hagerstown, and Salisbury.

#### National vs. Maryland Salaries

| Institution | Length | Resident Tuition | Completion Rate | ARRT Pass Rate | Placement Rate | Accreditation | Evening/Weekend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Anne Arundel CC | 24 mo. | $5,978 | 90% | 100% | 100% | 8 Years | No |
| Chesapeake College | 22 mo. | $2,880 | 100% | 93% | 100% | 8 Years | No |
| CC of Baltimore County | 21 mo. | $2,604 | 88% | 81% | 100% | 8 Years | No |
| CC of Baltimore County | 22 mo. | $3,474 | 93% | 92% | 100% | 8 Years | No |
| Fortis College – Landover | 24 mo. | $24,238 | 90% | 73% | 84% | 5 Years | No |
| Garrett College | 24 mo. | $5,180 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | No |
| Hagerstown CC | 24 mo. | $8,487 | 88% | 88% | 99% | 8 Years | No |
| Howard CC | 21 mo. | $9,936 | 87% | 82% | 100% | 8 Years | No |
| Montgomery College | 24 mo. | $3,799 | 83% | 93% | 99% | 8 Years | No |
| Prince George’s CC | 19 mo. | $3,516 | 86% | 78% | 100% | 8 Years | No |
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital | 18 mo. | $5,500 | 92% | 100% | 100% | 8 Years | Yes |
| University of Maryland Medical Center | 12 mo. | $20,000 | 100% | 93% | 100% | 8 Years | No |
| Wor-Wic CC | 22 mo. | $8,514 | 67% | 96% | 100% | 8 Years | No |

#### Salaries by Region in Maryland

| Region | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $61,920 | $66,340 | $78,550 | $91,780 | $100,220 |
| California-Lexington Park, MD | $65,740 | $68,750 | $85,890 | $91,270 | $107,160 |
| Cumberland, MD-WV | $47,210 | $55,970 | $60,600 | $62,380 | $86,710 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $40,130 | $43,310 | $60,750 | $77,540 | $93,240 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $59,220 | $64,300 | $74,560 | $90,600 | $91,840 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $56,780 | $64,580 | $78,380 | $84,100 | $97,550 |
| Salisbury, MD-DE | $49,610 | $61,450 | $78,220 | $82,590 | $101,230 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $64,830 | $75,630 | $84,030 | $95,430 | $103,930 |

### Radiologic technologist Trends in Maryland

Maryland employment trends for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians indicates that in 2020, there were 5,260 individuals employed in this occupation in Maryland. By 2030, this number is projected to increase to 5,960, reflecting a 13% growth. Additionally, there are expected to be 460 annual job openings in Maryland from 2020 to 2030. Nationally, employment for this occupation is projected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032, with 13,100 annual job openings.

#### Employment Trends

| Location | Year | Employment | Projected Employment | Projected Growth | Annual Job Openings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maryland | 2020 | 5,260 | 5,960 | 13% | 460 |
| United States | 2022 | 222,800 | 235,000 | 6% | 13,100 |

- **Maryland**: data for wages [here](https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/29-2034.00?st=AL) and for employment trends [here](https://www.onetonline.org/link/localtrends/29-2034.00?st=AL).
- **U.S data:** [Bureau of Labour Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292034.htm)

## Professional Organizations

The [Maryland Society of Radiologic Technologists](http://www.msrtonline.org/) is the state affiliate of the Ameri

Source of the data:

can Society of Radiologic Technologists. This organization provides its members and prospective members with professional networking opportunities, as well as information about education and licensing requirements

### JRCERT Accredited Radiography Programs in Maryland

#### Anne Arundel Community College – Radiography

101 College Parkway, Arnold MD 21012-1895
**Tel:**(410) 777-7449
**Program Name:** [Radiologic Technology](http://www.aacc.edu/programs-and-courses/credit-and-degree-seekers/radiologic-technology/)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**50 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 47% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 100% Job Placement Rate: 99%
**Tuition Fees:**$4,053 Resident, $7,000 Non-resident

#### Chesapeake College – Radiography

1000 College Circle, Wye Mills MD 21679
**Tel:**(410) 827-5927
**Program Name:** [Radiologic Sciences](https://www.chesapeake.edu/allied-health/rad-sci)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**24 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 88% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 100% Job Placement Rate: 100%
**Tuition Fees:**$5,695 Resident, $10,715 Non-resident

#### Community College of Baltimore County – Radiography

7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore MD 21237
**Tel:**(443) 840-2807
**Program Name:** [Radiography](http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Schools-and-Academic-Departments/School-of-Health-Professions/Radiography.aspx)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**60 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 90% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 96.4% Job Placement Rate: 98%
**Tuition Fees:**$4,720 Resident, $8,880 Non-resident

#### Community College of Baltimore County – Radiation Therapy

7201 Rossville Boulevard, ADMN-300, Baltimore MD 21237
**Tel:**(443) 840-1505
**Program Name:** [Radiation Therapy](http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Schools-and-Academic-Departments/School-of-Health-Professions/Radiation-Therapy.aspx)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**20 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 85% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 83% Job Placement Rate: 95%
**Tuition Fees:**$2,398 Resident, $4,576 Non-resident

#### Fortis College – Landover – Radiography

4351 Garden City Drive, Landover MD 20785
**Tel:**(301) 459-3650
**Program Name:** [Radiologic Technology](https://www.fortis.edu/campuses/maryland/landover/4351-garden-city-drive-landover-md/radiologic-technology.aspx)
**Program Type:**Associate of Science
**Duration:**54 months
**Tuition Fees:**$44,446 Resident, $44,446 Non-resident

#### Hagerstown Community College – Radiography

11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown MD 21742-6590
**Tel:**(240) 500-2549
**Program Name:** [Radiography](http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/academics/divisions/health-sciences/rad)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**70 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 79% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 93% Job Placement Rate: 87%
**Tuition Fees:**$2,650 Resident, $5,450 Non-resident

#### Howard Community College – Radiography

10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia MD 21044
**Tel:**(443) 518-3324
**Program Name:** [Radiologic Technology](https://www.howardcc.edu/programs-courses/academics/academic-divisions/health-sciences/radiologic-tech/)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**46 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 84% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 94% Job Placement Rate: 98%
**Tuition Fees:**$4,692 Resident, $9,108 Non-resident

#### Montgomery College – Radiography

7600 Takoma Park Avenue, Takoma Park MD 20912
**Tel:**(240) 567-5564
**Program Name:** [Radiologic Technology](http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/department.aspx?id=7570)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**57 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 72% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 100% Job Placement Rate: 94%
**Tuition Fees:**$4,928 Resident, $10,942 Non-resident

#### Prince George’s Community College – Radiography

301 Largo Road, CHS – Room 2231-F, Largo MD 20774
**Tel:**(301) 546-3021
**Program Name:** [Radiography](http://www.pgcc.edu/Programs_and_Courses/Program_Detail.aspx?programID=6442462441)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**70 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 97% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 89% Job Placement Rate: 96%
**Tuition Fees:**$2,491 Resident, $4,982 Non-resident

#### The Johns Hopkins Hospital – Radiography

Schools of Medical Imaging, Baltimore MD 21202
**Tel:**(410) 223-1853
**Program Name:** [Radiography](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/radiology/education/)
**Program Type:**Certificate
**Duration:**46 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 68.8% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 98.2% Job Placement Rate: 100%
**Tuition Fees:**$3,000 Resident, $3,000 Non-resident

#### University of Maryland Medical Center – Medical Dosimetry

22 South Greene Street, Baltimore MD 21201
**Tel:**(410) 328-3544
**Program Name:** [Medical Dosimetry](http://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/radonc/Education/JRCERT-Accredited-Program-in-Medical-Dosimetry/)
**Program Type:**Certificate
**Duration:**4 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 90% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 100% Job Placement Rate: 100%
**Tuition Fees:**$20,000 Resident, $20,000 Non-resident

#### Washington Adventist University – Radiography

7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park MD 20912
**Tel:**(301) 891-4050
**Program Name:** [Radiologic Technology](https://www.wau.edu/future-students/academics/medical-imaging-department/)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**20 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 78%
**Tuition Fees:**$19,995 Resident, $19,995 Non-resident

#### Wor-Wic Community College – Radiography

32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury MD 21804
**Tel:**(410) 572-8741
**Program Name:** [Radiologic Technology](https://www.worwic.edu/Programs-Courses/Credit-Programs/Radiologic-Technology)
**Program Type:**Associate of Applied Science
**Duration:**32 months
**Program Effectiveness:**Completion Rate: 50% Credential Examination Pass Rate: 100% Job Placement Rate: 98%
**Tuition Fees:**$9,297 Resident, $21,548 Non-resident

## Accredited Radiography Programs in Maryland

Maryland is home to 11 JRCERT-accredited radiography programs, a number that reflects the state’s dense hospital infrastructure, which includes major academic medical systems like Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland Medical System, and MedStar Health. That concentration of clinical training sites means students in this state often rotate through facilities that handle highly complex cases, from level-one trauma centers in Baltimore to community imaging centers on the Eastern Shore. This page lists every JRCERT-accredited radiography program in Maryland, with tuition, outcome data, and program length drawn directly from JRCERT records, so you can compare your options in one place.

## Maryland Radiography Program Listings

All 11 programs below hold JRCERT accreditation. Tuition figures reflect program-total resident and non-resident costs as reported to JRCERT. Completion rate, ARRT exam pass rate, and job placement rate are program-reported outcomes from JRCERT data.

### Anne Arundel Community College

**Location:** Arnold, MD 21012
 **Program Length:** 24 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $5,978 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $20,335
 **Completion Rate:** 90% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 100% | **Job Placement Rate:** 100%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Clinical Settings Include:** Anne Arundel Medical Center (Annapolis), Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore), University of Maryland Medical System, and multiple Advanced Radiology outpatient sites across the Baltimore-Annapolis corridor.

### Chesapeake College

**Location:** Wye Mills, MD 21679
 **Program Length:** 22 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $2,880 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $5,040
 **Completion Rate:** 100% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 93% | **Job Placement Rate:** 100%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Clinical Settings Include:** University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Shore Regional Health at Cambridge, and Luminis Health Imaging on Kent Island. This program is well-suited to students planning to work on the Eastern Shore.

### [Community College of Baltimore County](https://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/SHP/Medical-Imaging/pages/CT-and-MRI.html)

**Location:** Baltimore (Rosedale), MD 21237
 **Program Length:** 22 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $3,473.50 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $8,280.50
 **Completion Rate:** 93% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 92% | **Job Placement Rate:** 100%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Capacity:** 85 seats (largest program in the state)
 **Clinical Settings Include:** MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Union Memorial, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center, and dozens of outpatient imaging and urgent care sites across Baltimore and Harford counties.

### [Fortis College – Landover](https://www.fortis.edu/campuses/maryland/landover/radiologic-technology.html)

**Location:** Landover, MD 20785
 **Program Length:** 24 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $24,237.50 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $24,237.50
 **Completion Rate:** 90% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 73% | **Job Placement Rate:** 84%
 **Accreditation:** 5 Years
 **Clinical Settings Include:** Kaiser Permanente facilities across Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, Children’s National Montgomery County, Howard University Hospital, University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, and sites in the DC metro area including Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.

*Note: Fortis College carries the highest program tuition among Maryland’s accredited programs and holds a shorter 5-year accreditation term. Its ARRT pass rate and job placement rate are the lowest of the 11 programs. Review these figures carefully alongside the cost before applying.*

### Garrett College

**Location:** McHenry, MD 21541
 **Program Length:** 24 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $5,180 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $15,925
 **Award:** Associate of Applied Science
 **Capacity:** 15 seats (smallest program in the state)
 **Clinical Settings Include:** UPMC Western Maryland (Cumberland), WVU Medicine Garrett Regional Medical Center (Oakland, MD), and several West Virginia facilities including Mon Health Medical Center (Morgantown, WV) and Grant Memorial Hospital. Students comfortable working in a rural Appalachian region will find this program’s clinical network directly relevant to that workforce.

*Note: JRCERT completion rate, exam pass rate, and job placement rate were not available in the data provided for this program. Contact the program directly for current outcome statistics.*

### Hagerstown Community College

**Location:** Hagerstown, MD 21742
 **Program Length:** 24 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $8,487 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $13,248
 **Completion Rate:** 88% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 88% | **Job Placement Rate:** 99%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Clinical Settings Include:** Meritus Medical Center (Hagerstown), Frederick Health Hospital, Berkeley Medical Center (Martinsburg, WV), Chambersburg Hospital (PA), and Waynesboro Hospital (PA). The program draws clinical affiliates from a tri-state area covering western Maryland, south-central Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

### Howard Community College

**Location:** Columbia, MD 21044
 **Program Length:** 21 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $9,936 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $26,772
 **Completion Rate:** 87% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 82% | **Job Placement Rate:** 100%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Clinical Settings Include:** Howard County General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medical Imaging (Columbia), Johns Hopkins Bethesda, Howard University Hospital (DC), University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, and VA DC Medical Center.

### Montgomery College

**Location:** Takoma Park, MD 20912
 **Program Length:** 24 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $3,799 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $9,975
 **Completion Rate:** 83% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 93% | **Job Placement Rate:** 99%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Clinical Settings Include:** National Institutes of Health (Bethesda), Children’s National Medical Center (DC), George Washington University Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Suburban Hospital (Bethesda), Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring), and multiple Community Radiology Associates sites across Montgomery County.

### Prince George’s Community College

**Location:** Largo, MD 20774
 **Program Length:** 19 months (shortest program in the state)
 **Resident Tuition:** $3,516 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $5,556
 **Completion Rate:** 86% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 78% | **Job Placement Rate:** 100%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Clinical Settings Include:** University of Maryland Medical System Capital Region Health (Largo), MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, Children’s National Medical Center (DC), Kaiser Permanente (Largo, Camp Springs, Marlow Heights), Calvert Memorial Hospital, and Fort Washington Medical Center.

### The Johns Hopkins Hospital

**Location:** Baltimore, MD 21202 (Schools of Medical Imaging)
 **Program Length:** 18 months (shortest time-to-completion of any Maryland program)
 **Tuition (Resident and Non-Resident):** $5,500
 **Completion Rate:** 92% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 100% | **Job Placement Rate:** 100%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Alternative Learning:** Part-time option available
 **Clinical Settings Include:** The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Imaging at Green Spring Station, Johns Hopkins Imaging at White Marsh, and Johns Hopkins Orthopedics at Columbia and Odenton.

*This program offers flat-rate tuition with no resident/non-resident distinction, the fastest path to completion in the state, and a 100% ARRT pass rate. The part-time option is notable for working adults.*

### Wor-Wic Community College

**Location:** Salisbury, MD 21804
 **Program Length:** 22 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $8,514 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $17,094
 **Completion Rate:** 67% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 96% | **Job Placement Rate:** 100%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Clinical Settings Include:** TidalHealth Peninsula Regional (Salisbury), Atlantic General Hospital (Berlin), Peninsula Imaging LLC, Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates, TidalHealth McCready Pavilion (Crisfield), and Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital (Virginia).

*Wor-Wic’s completion rate of 67% is the lowest among Maryland programs, though its ARRT pass rate of 96% is among the highest. This gap suggests the program is selective or demanding, but students who complete it perform very well on the credentialing exam.*

## Maryland Radiography Program Comparison Table

The table below covers all 11 JRCERT-accredited radiography programs in Maryland. Tuition figures are program-total costs. Where outcome data was not available in JRCERT records, cells are marked N/A.

| Institution | Location | Length (Months) | Resident Tuition | Non-Resident Tuition | Completion Rate | ARRT Pass Rate | Job Placement | Accreditation Term |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold | 24 | $5,978 | $20,335 | 90% | 100% | 100% | 8 Years |
| Chesapeake College | Wye Mills | 22 | $2,880 | $5,040 | 100% | 93% | 100% | 8 Years |
| [Community College of Baltimore County](https://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/SHP/Medical-Imaging/pages/CT-and-MRI.html) | Baltimore (Rosedale) | 22 | $3,473.50 | $8,280.50 | 93% | 92% | 100% | 8 Years |
| [Fortis College – Landover](https://www.fortis.edu/campuses/maryland/landover/radiologic-technology.html) | Landover | 24 | $24,237.50 | $24,237.50 | 90% | 73% | 84% | 5 Years |
| Garrett College | McHenry | 24 | $5,180 | $15,925 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown | 24 | $8,487 | $13,248 | 88% | 88% | 99% | 8 Years |
| Howard Community College | Columbia | 21 | $9,936 | $26,772 | 87% | 82% | 100% | 8 Years |
| Montgomery College | Takoma Park | 24 | $3,799 | $9,975 | 83% | 93% | 99% | 8 Years |
| Prince George’s Community College | Largo | 19 | $3,516 | $5,556 | 86% | 78% | 100% | 8 Years |
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore | 18 | $5,500 | $5,500 | 92% | 100% | 100% | 8 Years |
| Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury | 22 | $8,514 | $17,094 | 67% | 96% | 100% | 8 Years |

## Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Maryland

Maryland pays radiologic technologists well above the national median, and the cost-of-living context matters when reading those figures. According to BLS May 2025 OEWS data, the state employs approximately 3,370 radiologic technologists and technicians (SOC 29-2034). The median annual wage is $85,890, with a mean of $88,260. Entry-level earners at the 10th percentile take home $68,140, while experienced technologists at the 90th percentile earn $106,260.

The spread across the wage distribution is significant. Moving from the 25th percentile ($79,050) to the 75th percentile ($99,880) represents a $20,830 annual difference, which reflects the pay premium attached to experience, specialty certifications, and employer type. Hospital systems in the Baltimore metro and the DC suburbs tend to pay at the upper end of that range.

Cost of living varies considerably across the state. A salary of $85,890 goes further in Hagerstown or Salisbury than in Montgomery County or Howard County, where housing costs approach those of the DC metro area. Technologists working in western Maryland or the Eastern Shore may find that their purchasing power is meaningfully higher than the raw salary figure suggests.

### Career Progression: Moving into MRI

Radiographers who add an MRI certification through the ARRT can move into a substantially higher pay bracket. BLS May 2025 OEWS data shows that MRI technologists (SOC 29-2035) in Maryland earn a median of $105,230, compared to $85,890 for general radiologic technologists. That is a $19,340 median wage gap. At the 90th percentile, MRI technologists in Maryland earn $123,230. The state employs approximately 770 MRI technologists, a smaller workforce than general radiographers, which tends to keep wages competitive.

The typical path is to complete an accredited radiography program, pass the ARRT exam, gain a year or two of clinical experience, and then sit for the ARRT MRI examination. Several Maryland programs offer clinical rotations that include MRI exposure, which gives students a head start on that credential.

## Maryland Licensing Requirements for Radiologic Technologists

Maryland requires radiologic technologists to hold a state license issued by the Maryland Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Advisory Board. The core requirements are:

- **Education:** Completion of a JRCERT-accredited radiography program.
- **Credentialing Exam:** Passing the ARRT radiography examination (or equivalent recognized credential for other imaging modalities).
- **Application:** Submission of a license application, verification of education and exam scores, and applicable fees to the Maryland Department of Health.
- **Renewal:** Maryland radiologic technology licenses require periodic renewal. Continuing education hours are required for renewal. [VERIFY: current CE hour requirement and renewal cycle from the Maryland Department of Health Radiologic Technology Advisory Board]
- **Background Check:** Applicants are subject to a criminal background check as part of the licensing process.

Students should apply for licensure promptly after passing the ARRT exam. Some employers in Maryland will allow new graduates to work under supervision during the brief window between exam completion and license issuance, but most hospitals and imaging centers require an active state license before independent practice. Confirm current fee schedules and processing times directly with the Maryland Department of Health, as these details change periodically.

Maryland does not currently offer a student permit or trainee license that allows unsupervised practice during clinical rotations. All clinical hours in accredited programs take place under direct or indirect supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist, as required by JRCERT standards.

## What to Look for in a Maryland Radiography Program

With 11 accredited programs spread from Salisbury to McHenry to Landover, Maryland applicants have genuine choices. These are the factors that matter most in this specific state.

### Clinical Site Network and Employer Relationships

Maryland’s hospital market is dominated by a small number of large systems: University of Maryland Medical System, MedStar Health, Luminis Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Programs with clinical affiliates inside those systems give students direct exposure to the employers who hire the most radiographers in the state. Check each program’s clinical site list and ask whether students have been hired by those same facilities after graduation. A 100% job placement rate means little if you cannot verify where graduates are actually working.

### ARRT Pass Rates

The ARRT exam is the single most important hurdle between graduation and employment in Maryland. Among the 10 programs with available data, pass rates range from 73% (Fortis College – Landover) to 100% (Anne Arundel Community College and The Johns Hopkins Hospital). A pass rate below 85% warrants a direct conversation with the program director about exam preparation resources, board review courses, and recent trends in student performance.

### Tuition Cost Relative to Outcomes

The range in Maryland is dramatic. Chesapeake College charges $2,880 in resident tuition for a 22-month program with a 100% completion rate and 93% pass rate. Fortis College charges $24,237.50 for a program of the same length with lower pass and placement rates. That is roughly an $21,357 difference in program cost. Before enrolling in any higher-cost program, calculate the total cost including fees and compare it against the median starting salary of $79,050 (25th percentile, BLS May 2025 OEWS data) to assess how long it will take to recover the tuition investment.

### Program Length and Schedule Flexibility

Most Maryland programs run 21 to 24 months. Prince George’s Community College completes in 19 months, the fastest community college option. The Johns Hopkins Hospital program finishes in 18 months and offers a part-time track, which is rare and valuable for students who need to maintain employment during training. If schedule flexibility matters to you, ask specifically about evening clinical assignments, part-time options, and how the program handles student scheduling conflicts.

### Geographic Fit

Maryland is a geographically diverse state. Students on the Eastern Shore face a fundamentally different job market than students in Montgomery County or Baltimore City. Programs like Chesapeake College and Wor-Wic Community College train students specifically in Eastern Shore facilities, which builds relationships with local employers but offers fewer large hospital rotations. Students who plan to work in the Baltimore-DC corridor should prioritize programs with clinical affiliates inside that corridor, where the density of imaging jobs is highest.

### Accreditation Term Length

Ten of the 11 Maryland programs hold 8-year JRCERT accreditations, the maximum term, which signals consistent compliance with accreditation standards. Fortis College – Landover holds a 5-year accreditation. A shorter accreditation term does not disqualify a program, but it does mean JRCERT found areas requiring closer monitoring. Ask the program what steps have been taken to address any concerns raised during their last site visit.

## Program Length, Clinical Hours, and ARRT Exam Preparation

JRCERT-accredited radiography programs in Maryland require a minimum of 1,800 clinical hours, as set by JRCERT standards. Most programs in the state exceed this minimum. Those 1,800-plus hours are divided across general radiography, fluoroscopy, surgical imaging, trauma radiography, and a range of specialized procedures depending on the clinical sites used.

Program lengths across Maryland’s 11 schools range from 18 months (Johns Hopkins Hospital) to 24 months (Anne Arundel, CCBC, Fortis, Garrett, Hagerstown). The difference in program length does not necessarily reflect a difference in clinical hours; some programs pack the required hours into a more compressed schedule, while others spread coursework and clinical rotations across a longer timeline with more integration time between academic and clinical components.

ARRT exam preparation is built into the curriculum of all accredited programs through radiographic positioning, radiation physics, radiobiology, patient care, and image production coursework. Most Maryland programs also incorporate board review modules in the final semester. Ask prospective programs whether they offer formal mock exams, structured review sessions, or access to commercial board review platforms. Programs with consistently high pass rates, such as Anne Arundel Community College and The Johns Hopkins Hospital (both at 100%), tend to have systematic, structured exam preparation integrated throughout the program rather than condensed into a last-minute review.

## Related Imaging and Therapy Programs in Maryland

Completing a radiography program is the starting point for several advanced imaging and therapy careers. Two additional JRCERT-accredited programs in Maryland offer pathways for radiographers who want to specialize.

### Radiation Therapy – [Community College of Baltimore County](https://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/SHP/Medical-Imaging/pages/CT-and-MRI.html)

**Location:** Baltimore (Rosedale), MD 21237
 **Program Type:** Radiation Therapy
 **Program Length:** 21 months
 **Resident Tuition:** $2,604 | **Non-Resident Tuition:** $5,166
 **Completion Rate:** 88% | **ARRT Exam Pass Rate:** 81% | **Job Placement Rate:** 100%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Clinical Settings Include:** University of Maryland Medical System, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (Lapidus Cancer Institute), Maryland Proton Treatment Center, and multiple MedStar and RadAmerica oncology sites across Maryland and into Pennsylvania.

Radiation therapists work directly with oncology patients delivering prescribed radiation treatments. The role is clinically distinct from diagnostic radiography and typically requires a separate ARRT certification in radiation therapy. This program is a viable next step for radiographers working in or near Baltimore who want to move into the oncology setting.

### Medical Dosimetry – University of Maryland Medical Center

**Location:** Baltimore, MD 21201
 **Program Type:** Medical Dosimetry
 **Program Length:** 12 months
 **Tuition (Resident and Non-Resident):** $20,000
 **Completion Rate:** 100% | **ARRT/CMD Exam Pass Rate:** 93% | **Job Placement Rate:** 100%
 **Accreditation:** 8 Years
 **Capacity:** 4 seats
 **Clinical Settings Include:** University of Maryland Medical Center (Baltimore), Baltimore Washington Medical Center (Glen Burnie), and Central Maryland Radiation Oncology Center (Columbia).

Medical dosimetrists calculate and plan the radiation doses used in cancer treatment. The role sits between radiation therapists and radiation oncologists in the clinical hierarchy and commands significantly higher salaries than general radiography. [VERIFY: BLS wage data for medical dosimetrists in Maryland]. The University of Maryland program is extremely selective with only 4 training seats annually, and most applicants enter with prior clinical experience as a radiographer or radiation therapist. The 12-month format makes it the fastest advanced specialty credential available in Maryland through a JRCERT-accredited program.

## Frequently Asked Questions About Radiology Tech Programs in Maryland

### How long does it take to become a radiology tech in Maryland?

Most JRCERT-accredited radiography programs in Maryland take 21 to 24 months to complete. The Johns Hopkins Hospital program runs 18 months and is the fastest option in the state. Prince George’s Community College completes in 19 months. After finishing the program, you must pass the ARRT radiography examination and apply for a Maryland state license before working independently. The total time from starting a program to holding an active license is typically 19 to 26 months depending on the program you choose and how quickly you test after graduation.

### Do I need a license to work as a radiology tech in Maryland?

Yes. Maryland requires radiologic technologists to hold an active state license issued by the Maryland Department of Health. Passing the ARRT exam is a prerequisite for licensure. You cannot practice independently in Maryland without this license. Some employers may allow supervised practice during the brief period between exam completion and license issuance, but this varies by facility.

### What is the ARRT pass rate for Maryland radiology programs?

Pass rates vary considerably across Maryland’s 11 accredited programs. Based on current JRCERT data, rates range from 73% at Fortis College – Landover to 100% at both Anne Arundel Community College and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The majority of community college programs cluster between 82% and 96%. When comparing programs, treat the ARRT pass rate as one of the most reliable indicators of how well a program prepares its graduates for professional practice.

### What do radiology techs earn in Maryland?

According to BLS May 2025 OEWS data, the median annual wage for radiologic technologists and technicians in Maryland is $85,890. Entry-level positions at the 10th percentile pay $68,140, while experienced technologists at the 90th percentile earn $106,260. Salaries are higher in the Baltimore metro and DC suburban

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