Program:
Radiography & Medical Imaging

Degree Awarded:
Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Length of Program:
2–4 semesters

Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admission
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Degree Overview

Completion of the MRI certificate allows for career advancement in the medical imaging profession. Students will be didactically prepared to sit for ARRT post-primary boards. Foundational didactic knowledge of the advanced modality allows students and/or employees the opportunity to gain employment.

Start dates for the MRI certificate are available in spring, summer and fall. All classes are available 100% online with cross-sectional classes offered both online or in a hybrid format. Applicants must be ARRT-registered and a certified technologist, or a current student in a radiography program.


Advanced Standing Credit

Clarkson College applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per Academic Policy AA-47. Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.

Required Courses for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certificate

Courses Semester Hours
DMI 410 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy I 3
DMI 411 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy II 3
DMI 438 - MRI Physics and Instrumentation 3
DMI 439 - MRI Protocols 3
Total Semester Hours 12

**Externship Optional - Individual certificates will help students meet educational requirements for the ARRT post-primary certifications. If students need the clinical component, an externship course will be advised.

Tuition and Fees

Clarkson College offers competitive tuition rates, along with several ways to help manage the cost of your education. Tuition rates per credit hour are posted here.

There are two components to your student account: tuition and fees. Refer to Student Accounts for information regarding tuition, fees, and out of pocket expenses sorted by program.

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2026-27 Tuition

Item Cost
Undergraduate Tuition $691 / credit-hour
Fees
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150 / each

For a complete breakdown of costs and situational expenses, view the Academic Catalog.

Career Overview

Median Salary

$83,740
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Job Outlook

Overall employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 6% to 8% from 2023 to 2033.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Career Options

  • MRI Technologist

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