Associate of Science in Radiography Program Outcomes
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree in Radiography, graduates will:
Have entry-level radiography skills. (Technology)**
- Students will utilize radiation protection.
- Students will select proper technical factors.
- Students will provide appropriate patient care.
Communicate effectively. (Communication)**
- Students will use effective oral communication skills.
- Students will use effective written communication skills.
Use critical thinking skills. (Critical Thinking)**
- Students will determine corrective measures for suboptimal image quality.
- Students will use problem solving skills to customize exams to fit the needs of the patient.
Demonstrate professionalism. (Professional Behavior)**
- Students will display professional patient relations.
- Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth.
Will care for patients in a manner that shows respect for cultural differences. (Diversity)**
- Students will exhibit diversity awareness.
- Students will show respect for a diverse population.
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent relationship to the Clarkson College student success skills, which are our institutional student learning outcomes, and include Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking, Diversity, and Professionalism.
Performance Outcomes
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | |
| First-Time Board Pass Rate* | 90% (18/20) |
85% (17/20) |
87% (20/23) |
| Overall Board Pass Rate* | 95% (19/20) |
95% (19/20) |
91% (21/23) |
| National Average Board Pass Rate* | 88% | 83.8% | 83.52% |
| Graduation Rate** | 72% (21/29) |
88% (22/25) |
88% (21/24) |
| Job Placement/Employment Rate*** | 100% (21/21) |
100% (22/22) |
100% (21/21) |
* Board pass rate is measured by the number of graduates that have successfully completed either their professional licensing examination or national certification examination. The national certification examination for this degree is the Certified Radiologic Technologist exam.
** Graduation rates for this program are measured at GR 150. This refers to the percentage of a school’s eligible students who complete their degree/certificate program within 150% of the published time for the certificate/degree program.
*** Employment rates are taken from returned graduate surveys, alumni surveys, employer surveys, and individual graduate’s reports to the program.