by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 62 U.S. colleges awarded 1,328 degrees and certificates in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 75% of graduates. College Factual ranks 20 schools in its 2027 Best Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing, rising to $77,808 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology draws strong interest, with 1,328 degrees awarded annually. 62 colleges award magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology degrees, an average of 21 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 210.
By level, the 1,328 awards include 129 certificates, 1,000 associate degrees, 65 bachelor’s degrees and 130 master’s degrees.
Women earned 60% of magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (794 of 1,328). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (572) and White (413), and international students earned 5.
College Factual ranks 20 schools in its 2027 Best Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology Schools ranking, including 15 for associate degrees, 5 for bachelor’s degrees and 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology schools within 5 states. In all, 62 colleges offer magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology credential is the associate degree: 1,000 of the 1,328 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Speaking, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 129 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1,000 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 65 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 130 |
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology, at 39.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 39.4% |
| Master’s degree | 15.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 10.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 8.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 8.1% |
| Some college courses | 2.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology, with an average median salary of $47,603; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include MRI Specialist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist), Research MRI Technologist (Research Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist), MRI Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist) and Travel MRI Tech (Travel Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician).
The occupation related to magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology with the most projected jobs is Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists, at 1,673,333.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1,673,333 | 2.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology graduates earn a median $68,190 one year after completing their program, $77,808 after four years and $70,516 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,190 |
| 4 years | $77,808 |
| 5 years | $70,516 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to magnetic resonance imaging (mri) technology, with a median salary of $48,543.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $48,543 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology has 21 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 97,146 degrees a year; the largest are Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (32,528), Physician Associate/Assistant (13,743) and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (13,037). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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