Vermont – Education Options for Tomorrow’s Radiologic Technicians

The state of Vermont offers students in radiologic technology the opportunity to pursue either an Associate of Science or a Bachelor of Science degree. In a state and a region with a comparatively high cost of living, radiologic technology is a career field that offers fairly high salaries, and good benefits.

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Health sciences, and radiologic technology, in particular, is also a very fast-growing field and offers promising job prospects to new professionals.

 

Responsibilities of a Radiologic Technologist in Vermont

include:

• Operating X-rays and other medical imaging equipment to produce images of patients’ bodies
• Administering radiation therapy treatments, under the direction of a licensed medical practitioner
• Assisting radiologists in diagnosing medical conditions using the images produced
• Observing safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure to both patients and technicians
• Maintaining and calibrating medical imaging equipment
• Performing magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography
• Performing office duties, such as scheduling appointments, collecting payments, and maintaining records

Radiology Requirements in Vermont

Radiologic science professionals in Vermont must pass the appropriate state or national exam to practice, or have a current certification from a state with equivalent standards. The national exam for radiographers, radiation therapists, fusion imaging technicians, and X-ray technicians is overseen by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and the exam for nuclear medicine practitioners is overseen by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). All radiologic science professionals in this state are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years.

Radiologic Technology Schools in Vermont

University of Vermont: The University of Vermont in Burlington is a small but nationally acclaimed public university in the state of Vermont. Students at this university may pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in medical radiation sciences. The program takes approximately four years to complete, and students must be granted acceptance to the university before entering the program.

Southern Vermont College: Southern Vermont College in Bennington is a private four-year liberal arts college. Among the majors offered here is a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences. Transfer students with an existing two-year degree and ARRT certifications are often able to complete the Southern Vermont curriculum in under 1.5 years. Without a previous degree or certification, the full program of study at Southern Vermont should take two years for transfer students and four years for new students.

Other Radiology Technician Schools to Consider

College of Saint Joseph: The College of Saint Joseph in Rutland is a private Catholic institution with two programs in radiography. Students in radiography at Saint Joseph may pursue either a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science degree or a Bachelor of Science in Radiography Management.

Large Employers in Radiology

Hospitals and medical centers are the largest single employers of radiologic technology professionals. The small state of Vermont has a relatively small number of full-service hospitals, so job hunters in this state may also look to doctors’ offices and diagnostic centers.

What you can earn in Vermont

About 470 radiologic technologists work in Vermont, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey for May 2025. The median annual wage is $94,540. When you start out, you might earn around $66,960 at the bottom of the market. As you gain experience and add specializations, you can reach $102,080 at the 75th percentile, or even $125,230 at the 90th percentile.

If you add an MRI specialization, the median wage climbs to $103,070. That is about $8,530 more than the general median for radiologic technologists. About 60 MRI technologists work in Vermont. Adding a specialization changes what you can earn, and those at the 90th percentile make $132,270.

Professional Organizations

There is a Vermont Society of Radiologic Technologists affiliated with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), but this society does not currently have a website. Professionals in Vermont are encouraged to contact the ASRT directly for information, career support, and annual meetings of professionals in the field.

The Joint review committee on education in radiology technology (JRCERT) is responsible for accrediting radiologic technology education programs in the United States. They also provide information about program requirements and job outlooks for radiologic technologists of all levels. JRCERT holds review sessions every two years to assess all accredited programs in radiology technology and make sure that they are complying with regulations.

JRCERT-accredited programs in Vermont

JRCERT is the organization that accredits radiography, radiation therapy, MRI, and medical dosimetry programs across the United States. When you graduate from a JRCERT-accredited radiography program, you become eligible to take the ARRT certification exam. This national exam is what you need to pass to work as a radiologic technologist.

Vermont has 1 JRCERT-accredited program. It is a radiation therapy program, located in Burlington. The state does not have any accredited radiography programs.

Comparing JRCERT programs in Vermont

Vermont has one JRCERT-accredited program in a radiologic technology field other than radiography. The table below shows key facts about this program. The ARRT pass rate tells you what share of that program’s graduates passed the national certification exam on their first try. The employment rate shows what share of graduates found work in radiologic technology within a set time after finishing the program.

Details for each program

University of Vermont

106 Carrigan Drive, 302 Rowell Building Burlington, VT 05405
Program type: Radiation Therapy