Magnetic Resonance Imaging (AAS)
Become a certified MRI technologist in 3 years with our hybrid degree program.
- Degree
- Associate of Applied Science
- Length
- 3 years
- Type
- Hybrid
- Locations
- Crown Point, Fort Wayne, Lafayette
Why Become an MRI Technologist?
MRI technologists play a key role in patient care by helping diagnose illnesses and injuries. Certified professionals work closely with patients during the MRI process, and are responsible for obtaining high-quality images.
Our hybrid MRI degree blends online learning with on-campus labs and community clinicals. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam and launch your career.
Note: As part of the application and acceptance process into our MRI program, applicants must submit a completed MRI Safety Screening form. The form will be sent to applicants upon acceptance.
Bonus: Earn 2 Degrees
Combine your MRI associate degree with a bachelor’s in Medical Imaging. In one additional year, you’ll expand your certification and earn two degrees in 4 years.
$88,180
Median wage for MRI technologists
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
272,000
Positions in 2024
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
5%
Projected job growth between 2024-2034
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Why Saint Francis for MRI?
The University of Saint Francis is known throughout the region for its high-quality health science programs. Here, you’ll learn from faculty experts who will mentor and support you. Other benefits include:
Smart Structure
Our MRI program is structured for success. The 74-credit curriculum combines online lectures with on-campus labs. In Year 1, you’ll practice skills and procedures in our professional labs. In Year 2, you’ll complete 24 hours of clinical experience.
“I love the MRI clinicals. We leave everyday with new information because we’ve seen scans of new body parts and have contributed to finding the diagnosis. It’s encouraging to see all my hard work having a positive outcome.” — Kennedy Baioni ’27, Advanced Medical Imaging
Applied Values
Rooted in the liberal arts and our core values, a Saint Francis education not only focuses on academic and clinical excellence, but also prepares you to serve others as a compassionate, ethical healthcare professional.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Students master their imaging skills in our campus labs:
- Digital X-Ray Lab—learn imaging software and positioning skills
- Sonography Lab—use topline Phillips and GE machines
- SIM Lab—experience code blue and trauma simulations
- MRI Scanner—students travel to Lafayette for three MRI scanner labs
Fort Wayne Clinical Affiliates
- Adams Memorial Hospital
- Parkview DeKalb Health
- Bluffton Regional Medical Center
- Dupont Hospital
- Dupont Outpatient Services
- The Imaging Center
- Lutheran Hospital Medical Imaging
- Ortho Northeast
- Parkview Whitley Hospital
- Parkview Huntington Hospital
- Parkview LaGrange Hospital
- RediMed
- VA Northern Indiana Health Care System
- Parkview Occupational Health
Crown Point Clinical Affiliates
- Franciscan Health—Dyer
- Franciscan Health—Munster
- Franciscan Health Beacon Hospital
- Franciscan Health Michigan City
- Franciscan Health Rensselaer
- Franciscan Health-Crown Point
- Franciscan Health-Franciscan Point
- Northwest Health LaPorte-Lifeworks Imaging
- Saint Anthony Valparaiso Center for Diagnostic Imaging
- Southlake MRI & Diagnostic Center
- Starke Hospital
Lafayette Clinical Affiliates
- Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
- Franciscan Health—Lafayette East
- Franciscan Health—Crawfordville
What You Can Do with an MRI Degree
An associate degree in MRI will prepare you to work as an MRI technologist at hospitals, imaging centers, urgent care centers and more. Saint Francis graduates work in imaging and supervisory positions at a variety of locations, including:
- Adams Health Network
- Community Healthcare System
- Dupont Hospital
- Franciscan Health Network and Alliance Facilities
- Fort Wayne Orthopedics (FWO)
- IU Health
- Kettering Health Network Dayton Medical Imaging
- Lutheran Health Network
- Maple Grove Hospital
- Mercy Health Ohio
- Northeastern Indiana Urology
- Open & Wide MRI
- Orthopaedics Northeast (ONE)
- Parkview Health Network
- Summit Radiology