MRI training in Colorado Springs
Tesla MR Institute has 3 clinical training sites in the Colorado Springs metro area, making it one of the strongest markets for MRI training in Colorado.
The program is fully hybrid: complete your didactic coursework online on your own schedule, then do hands-on clinical rotations at a facility near you in Colorado Springs. No commuting to a distant campus. No relocating. Train where you will eventually work.
Program details
- Duration: 12-18 months
- Prerequisites: None. High school diploma or GED. No prior radiology credentials required.
- Format: Online coursework + in-person clinical rotations in Colorado Springs
- Certification: ARMRIT (accepted by most Colorado Springs employers)
- Cost: $6,450 (payment plans available)
MRI technologist salary in Colorado Springs
MRI technologists in the Colorado Springs metro area earn approximately $72K-$100K per year. Entry-level positions start at the lower end, with experienced techs and those with specialty skills earning toward the top of the range.
For detailed salary data, see our MRI technologist salary guide and Colorado MRI programs page.
How to become an MRI tech in Colorado Springs
- Enroll in Tesla MR Institute’s ARMRIT-approved hybrid program
- Complete coursework online at your own pace
- Do clinical rotations at a Colorado Springs-area facility
- Pass the ARMRIT exam and get certified
- Start working at hospitals and imaging centers in Colorado Springs
No prior radiology experience needed. Healthcare workers, career changers, and MRI tech aides are all strong candidates.
MRI licensing in Colorado
Colorado does not require a specific state license for MRI technologists. The state does not regulate MRI under its radiologic technology practice act since MRI does not involve ionizing radiation. Employers require ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification, and Colorado’s competitive healthcare market means many positions also prefer candidates with additional modality credentials.
Employers in the Colorado Springs area accept both ARRT(MR) and ARMRIT certification. Tesla MR Institute’s program prepares you for the ARMRIT exam, which does not require prior X-ray credentials.
Where MRI techs work in Colorado Springs
Major healthcare employers in the Colorado Springs area include UCHealth, CommonSpirit Health (Centura Health), SCL Health (Intermountain), Denver Health. Colorado’s healthcare market benefits from a highly educated workforce and a quality-of-life draw that attracts top talent, but the high cost of living along the Front Range corridor means employers must offer competitive compensation. UCHealth and CommonSpirit Health dominate the market with extensive imaging networks across the state. The presence of military installations like the U.S. Air Force Academy and Fort Carson creates additional demand, and mountain resort communities frequently struggle to recruit imaging staff, often offering premium pay and housing incentives.
More resources
- MRI tech programs in Colorado — statewide overview
- How to become an MRI technologist — complete career guide
- MRI technologist salary guide — pay data by location
- ARRT vs ARMRIT certification — credential comparison