Radiologists

SOC Code: 29-1224
Also known as:
Attending Physician, Attending Radiologist, Breast Imaging Radiologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, General Radiologist
Median Annual Salary
N/A
+2.7% growth (2024-2034)
800
Openings/Year
28K
Current Jobs

What Radiologists Do

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

💰 Salary

N/A
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+2.7%
As fast as average

🎓 Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

800
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Internship/residency
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

28,200

Projected Employment (2034)

29,000

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Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Writing
Critical Thinking

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
  • Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
  • Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
  • Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
  • Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
  • Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
  • Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
  • Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
  • Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
  • Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.

Technology & Tools

eClinicalWorks EHR software Epic Systems MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

📚 Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Post-Doctoral Training
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Radiologists

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a radiologists:

Medicine

20,703 degrees awarded • 151 colleges offer this program
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Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

8,465 degrees awarded • 36 colleges offer this program
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Best Colleges for Becoming a Radiologists

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become radiologists.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 181 A+
2 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 168 A+
3 Tufts University Medford, MA 187 A
4 Harvard University Cambridge, MA 182 A
5 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 176 A
6 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 172 A
7 Boston University Boston, MA 154 A
8 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 148 A
9 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 147 A
10 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA 144 A
11 University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA 143 A
12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY 142 A
13 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ 317 B+
14 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 254 B+
15 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN 235 B+
16 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH 210 B+
17 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 201 B+
18 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 187 B+
19 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA 178 B+
20 Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX 178 B+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do radiologists make?
The median annual salary for radiologists is N/A.
What education do radiologists need?
Most radiologists positions require a doctoral or professional degree. Common degree programs include Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy.
Is becoming radiologists a good career choice?
Radiologists is projected to see +2.7% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 800 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for radiologists?
Top colleges for aspiring radiologists include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Los Angeles, Tufts University, Harvard University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to radiologists?
Radiologists may also be known as: Attending Physician, Attending Radiologist, Breast Imaging Radiologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, General Radiologist, Interventional Neuroradiologist, Interventional Radiologist, Interventional Radiology Physician, Mammographer, Musculoskeletal Radiologist (MSK Radiologist), Musculoskeletal Specialty Radiologist (MSK Specialty Radiologist), Neuroradiologist, Nuclear Medicine MD (Nuclear Medicine Medical Doctor), Nuclear Medicine Officer, Nuclear Medicine Physician, Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Nuclear Physician, Nuclear Radiologist, Pediatric Radiologist, Physician. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.