Manhattanville College Radiologic Technology Program Receives 8-year Accreditation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PURCHASE, NY, October 31, 2022 – Manhattanville College School of Nursing and Health
Science’s Radiologic Technology program has been awarded an 8-year accreditation,
the maximum duration allowed, by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT).
Manhattanville graduated its first Radiologic Technology class in May with an impressive
100 percent of the class passing the national certification exam and 100 percent being
placed in jobs after graduation.
“This accreditation will ensure that our current and future students will have the
same opportunities for success,” said Debra Simons, Ph.D., R.N., C.C.M.R., dean of
the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Manhattanville. “Congratulations and
thank you to Program Director Thai Chan-Grullon. None of this would have been possible
if not for the tireless efforts of our dedicated Radiologic Technology faculty and
staff.’’
“Radiologic Technology is a growing field offering Manhattanville students great career
opportunities,” said Interim President Louise Feroe, Ph.D. “Employment data projections
show strong growth potential for Radiologic Technologists with 30,000 new jobs expected
by 2026. It’s been extremely popular even in the short time we have offered it.”
The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
(USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for the accreditation
of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation
therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.
Radiologic technologists earn a median annual salary of $61,240, making it attractive
to students looking for careers in health care. The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Radiologic Technologies (Rad Tech) is a four-year 122 credit program registered with the New York State Department
of Education (NYSED).
About Manhattanville College
Manhattanville College is a small, private liberal arts institution dedicated to academic
excellence, purposeful education, and social justice. For two years in a row, the
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Manhattanville the number one private, non-profit
institution in New York among Top Performers of Social Mobility in Regional Universities
North 2022. Located 30 miles from New York City on a 100-acre suburban campus in the
heart of bustling Westchester County, Manhattanville enables easy access to robust
entertainment offerings, educational resources, and business opportunities for its
primarily residential and diverse student body. The College serves more than 1,500
undergraduate students and nearly 1,000 graduate students from more than 44 countries
and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the College offers more than 75 undergraduate and
graduate areas of study in the arts and sciences, education, business, and creative
writing, as well as continuing and executive education programs. Graduate students
can choose from over 70 graduate and certificate programs. Extracurricular offerings
include more than 45 clubs and 20 NCAA Division III teams.
Manhattanville has also been recognized by “U.S. News and World Report” for Ethic
Diversity. The college has earned a designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution
by the U.S. Department of Education which has allowed it to recruit more Latinx students.
For the sixth consecutive year, Manhattanville has been named to the Colleges of Distinction
list which recognizes colleges that excel in key areas including student engagement,
great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes. This year, the college
is also proud to be among those that have earned the Equity and Inclusion badge from
Colleges of Distinction, while continuing to be recognized for excellence with Business,
Education, and Career Development badges. The school is also one of the few liberal
arts colleges to offer an undergraduate certificate in design thinking, giving students
a leg up with employers looking for critical thinking skills.
To learn more, visit www.mville.edu.
Contact: Cara Cea, cara.cea@mville.edu, 914-323-1278 or 914-906-9680.
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