Newman University expands its JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program to Garden City, Kansas, in Fall 2027. The program addresses rural healthcare workforce shortages, with radiologic technologists earning mid-tier allied health salaries and strong specialization opportunities.
— Newman University announced the expansion of its JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program to Garden City, Kansas, launching in Fall 2027 with support from a $3.4 million grant awarded through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program. The program, developed in partnership with CommonSpirit Health and Garden City Community College, positions graduates in Southwest Kansas, where radiologic technologists in travel and contract roles earn $110,000 to $122,000 annually. Permanent positions in the region average $64,000 to $96,000, representing a premium over Wichita averages due to critical rural healthcare workforce shortages and elevated vacancy rates.
More information is available at https://newmanu.edu/academics/radiologic-technology-wichita
Radiologic technologists in Kansas earn a median annual wage of approximately $61,000 to $77,660, placing them in the mid-tier of allied health careers. This exceeds technician-level roles such as medical assistants, who earn $37,000 to $40,000, but falls below advanced therapy professions like physical therapists, who command $91,000 or more. State workforce data indicates sustained demand and career stability relative to other allied health options.
Southwest Kansas cities including Garden City, Liberal, and Dodge City offer wage premiums above Wichita due to rural healthcare shortages and acute hiring needs. Imaging specialties such as mammography, MRI, and CT face higher vacancy rates, creating clear pathways for career advancement and specialization. Travel radiology positions in the region reach $102,000 to $104,000 annually, reflecting the competitive market for skilled technologists willing to work in underserved areas.
Newman’s existing program holds an eight-year JRCERT accreditation status, with the next review scheduled for Spring 2030. Graduates meet all state licensure requirements and qualify to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification across the United States. The Fall 2027 Garden City expansion directly addresses workforce gaps in western and southwestern Kansas. Newman’s competitive 43% acceptance rate, admitting 30 students from approximately 70 applicants annually, signals program rigor and graduate quality, positioning students for immediate employment in high-demand markets.
Earning growth potential through specialization certifications includes MRI credentials, which add $10,000 to $20,000 annually; CT certifications, which boost pay by $8,000 to $15,000; and mammography or bone densitometry credentials, which increase earnings. Interventional radiology and travel assignments offer additional income opportunities, with travel radiologic technologists in Kansas earning $102,000 to $104,000 per year. Southwest Kansas reports higher vacancy rates for imaging specialties, so Newman graduates entering the Garden City program will have access to certification pathways and earnings growth, positioning radiologic technology as a foundation for mid-to-high-tier allied health compensation.
Prospective students considering allied health careers can compare radiologic technology’s two-year education timeline favorably against the graduate-level education (Master’s or Doctorate) required for physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology roles, which typically follows a bachelor’s degree. With baseline pay of $61,000 to $77,000 in Kansas and higher salaries in Southwest Kansas, clear specialization pathways, and job demand, Newman’s Garden City program combines JRCERT-accredited education with proximity to the state’s high-paying markets. The university’s strategic expansion addresses both workforce shortages and student career outcomes, offering a competitive return on investment for those entering the healthcare field.
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Organization: Newman University
Address: 3100 McCormick , Wichita, Kansas 67213, United States
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