SUNY Niagara’s degree program is rigorous and takes two years, including two summer sessions, to complete. The program includes lectures, laboratory, and extensive clinical experience. The program is designed to prepare students to possess the entry-level skills required of a radiologic technologist. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and graduates are eligible to apply for the American Registry Examination for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and are recognized by the New York State Department of Health. Graduates must comply with the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Health and ARRT before taking the credentialing examination. Enrollment is limited due to clinical availability.
Program Goals and Objectives
- The mission of the SUNY Niagara Radiologic Technology program is to provide students with educational experiences to become competent, entry-level technologists within the health care field.
- Students will demonstrate clinical competence
- Students will develop critical thinking skills
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills
- Students will display professionalism
SUNY Niagara Radiologic Technology Program was awarded full eight-year accreditation status in 2017, good through 2025.
The radiography program at SUNY Niagara is accredited by the:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
To view current award letter and program effectiveness data, please go to the JRCERT’s webpage:
https://www.jrcert.org/programs/niagara-county-community-college/
Program Effectiveness Data
The following is the most current program effectiveness data for the AAS degree in Radiologic Technology at SUNY Niagara. Our accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage.
View Program Effectiveness Data.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to make a determination whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified.
The Radiologic Technology A.A.S. program at SUNY Niagara is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State.
Through a good faith effort, and for the purpose of complying with the federal regulation, we have determined that Radiologic Technology A.A.S. program at SUNY Niagara, if successfully completed, is sufficient to meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. States:
New York – https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/radiological/
It is important to note that SUNY Niagara is not the licensure/certification authority in these U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in these U.S. States and instead it is incumbent on each individual candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.
Expected Growth of Occupations
Data from the NYS Department of Labor predicts that New York will need approximately 15,560 new healthcare practitioners and healthcare technicians per year to meet the needs of the state’s health care system.
*Data taken from NYS Occupational Handbook
FAQ
New, transfer, and returning students should apply through the standard Admissions Application listed on the homepage. The application submission window opens on the first day of fall classes at 8:00 AM every year. This program is first-come, first-served based on available space, so do not wait to apply. In the upper right corner of the homepage, there is an “Apply Now” button. Please note: Transcripts from high school and any colleges attended are required for submission.
Current students (actively enrolled in classes without a break in attendance) must complete the Change of Major Application to Radiologic Technology for the Fall term in Banner Web. The application submission window opens on the first day of fall classes at 8:00 AM every year. This program is first-come, first-served based on available space, so do not wait to apply.
Yes, a few science and math subjects are required. There are three high school-level requirements:
- All high school mathematics through geometry
- High school biology
- High school chemistry and/or physics
Grades for all prerequisite courses must be 75 or higher.
Students can complete the equivalent of these courses at the college level. Three equivalent courses at SUNY Niagara are:
- MAT 110 or a higher-level algebra course
- BIO 109 with lab, BIO 117 with lab, or a higher-level equivalent with lab
- PHS 101, CHE 120 with lab, or PHY 131 with lab
Grades for all prerequisite courses must be a C or higher.
Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are reviewed and accepted in the order they are received and determined complete and eligible. Students must have all prerequisite coursework from high school and/or college completed to be considered for acceptance.
The application window opens on the first day of the fall semester. For fall 2025, that date is September 2nd at 8:00 AM. Applications are for the fall 2026 start. This program is first-come, first-served based on available space, so do not wait to apply.
Current students must complete the Change of Major Application to Radiologic Technology for the Fall term in Banner Web. This form becomes available on the first day of the fall semester at 8:00 AM. Please follow these instructions:
- Log into Banner Web
- Click on the Student Records tab
- Scroll down to “Major Change Application”
- Open the application and complete the required information
- Click “Next” to go to the electronic signature page. Enter your name and click “Sign Electronically”
Due to the first-come, first-served nature of the process, there are no additional ways to improve your position for acceptance.
No. SUNY Niagara accepts applications year-round. However, the program fills quickly, so apply as early as possible.
Evaluation typically takes 2–3 weeks after submitting a complete application or change of major form. During high-traffic seasons (e.g., September and October), it may take longer.
A waitlist is started. There is no guarantee of being admitted from the waitlist.
No. Students on the waitlist must reapply the next year. The waitlist is cleared annually on August 31st.
You can take other required courses for the degree, such as:
- BIO 213 & 213L (Anatomy and Physiology I & lab)
- BIO 214 & 214L (Anatomy and Physiology II & lab)
- ENG 101 (Writing I)
- SOC 101 (Intro to Sociology)
- A Computer Technology Elective (at least 1 credit, excluding CIS 103)
- A Communication course that meets the COMO requirement
Grades in BIO 213/213L/214/214L must be a C or better. BIO 213/213L must be completed before spring semester of year 1. BIO 214/214L must be completed before year 2 begins.
Yes. The Records Office Transfer Credit Evaluator will review your transcripts. Check the Course Transfer Equivalency Guide online: Transcript Evaluation
Phone: 716-614-6250
Email: transfer@niagaracc.suny.edu
No. High school coursework (including BOCES) is not equivalent to BIO 213/213L/214/214L.
There is no guarantee. Readmission depends on space availability, GPA (2.0+), and clinical site availability (if beyond first semester). You must reapply.
No, the program length cannot be shortened due to the clinical component. However, previous coursework may reduce the number of additional classes you need.
No, the program is only offered in person during daytime hours.
Some students work full-time (typically evening or overnight shifts), but this is not the norm and can be challenging.
No, the program starts in the fall only.
Yes, students attend clinicals starting in the second semester. Three different sites are required during the program.
Clinical sites are in Niagara and Erie Counties, including Springville, Batavia, and Warsaw, NY.
No, clinical rotations are not paid.
Jobs include positions in hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, and specialty areas like CT, MRI, interventional radiology, mammography, or with further schooling, ultrasound.
The job market is strong. All graduates this spring who wanted jobs were able to find employment.
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Phone: 716-614-6200
Email: admissions@niagaracc.suny.edu