Allied Health
Build a High Value, High Impact Career

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For a career with meaning and value, study Allied Health at Saint Francis.

“I recommend Saint Francis all the time. The professors make it so special. Being here has inspired me to keep going in my education. I want to be to others what my professors are to me: helpful, supportive and on my side.” —Olivia Gibson ’22, Radiologic Technologist at Parkview DeKalb Hospital

Degrees that Make a Difference

  • Advanced Medical Imaging, B.S.
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography, A.A.S.
  • Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.
  • Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

Allied Health professionals are in demand! The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 1.8 million open healthcare positions each year through 2032.

Get Hired

Saint Francis graduates have a 96% career success rate and many are hired before graduation. Some academic programs, including several in Allied Health, have a 100% success rate.

Programs and Highlights

Advanced Medical Imaging, B.S.

Earn multiple imaging certifications and expand your earnings: certifications in CT, MRI, mammography and vascular radiography

  • $76,020: Average salary for radiographers and MRI technologists

Diagnostic Medical Sonography, A.A.S.

Launch your sonography career in 7 semesters (22 months) with this flexible, hybrid program; Learn general, vascular, and obstetric/gynecologic imaging and get certified.

  • $80,850: Average salary for sonographers

Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.

Become a certified radiologic technologist in 6 semesters (22 months) in this hybrid program. Our grads succeed: 100% employment and 100% pass rate on the certification exam (2022).

  • $76,020: Average salary for radiologic and MRI technologists

Bonus: Combine with the Advanced Medical Imaging degree and earn a B.S. in 1 additional year.

Surgical Technology, A.A.S.

Work in the O.R. as a surgical technologist! This hybrid program gets you in the field in 4 semesters (17 months). Success awaits: 100% employment and 100% pass rate for our graduates.

  • $60,370: Average salary for surgical technologist