What is the difference between a college-based and hospital-based program?
While both types of programs lead to eligibility for the same national certification examination, only a college based program provides full college credit for all your course work. Both types of programs are generally 24 months long. Why spend that much time and not earn any college credit? With an AAS degree you can easily transfer to a four-year institution to earn your BS degree. For example, graduates of Wright’s program can transfer all their course work to the College of St. Francis and enroll at the junior level. In addition, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, our national professional organization, recommends the Associate Degree as the entry level status for all radiographers.
