MCC Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography students practicing imaging during their lab.
Enrollment Update: At this time, enrollment for Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography for the Naperville Fall 2025 cohort is officially on Standby Application status. Students who choose to apply for the standby application, are not guaranteed the Faculty Interview, which is required to be accepted into the program.
If you choose to apply for standby, you will still be expected to complete your portion of the admissions process. However, if we end up closing the class due to it being full, and there are no more faculty interview time slots available, then you will have to reapply for the next start.
Midwestern Career College’s Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography program prepares students with the general education, applied knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for entry-level positions in the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography technology field.
Program involves the administration of X-rays, gamma rays, or other ionizing radiation to produce images of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Radiographers take X-rays (radiographs) and perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures. The images are used to carefully diagnose illness, disease and injury.
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If you’re looking to progress into a career that gives you a specialized radiography credential, this is a great program for you.
Campus: | Study format: | Start date: |
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Naperville, IL | Hybrid | 08/25/2025 |
Chicago, IL Main Campus | Hybrid | 01/05/2026 |
Approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and accredited by ARRT which recognizes COE approved programs.
Graduates of our program are eligible:
The goals of the program are to provide education and training to students so they possess the knowledge and skills required for employment as entry-level radiography technologists, and:
810 hours of externship are required for program completion.
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography is a great career choice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs are expected to grow 6% from 2023–2033, which is considered faster than average.
Learn more about the career outlook for radiography technologists.
MCC’s Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography program follows the curriculum recommendations and guidelines of:
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