MRI Technologist Training

MRI Tech Programs in Indiana

Every MRI technologist program a Indiana resident can attend, compared side by side, plus which Indiana health systems are in Tesla MR's clinical network and exactly how placement works.

Comparing programs nationally? See MRI tech school formats, costs, and certification paths. Checking accreditation? See every accredited MRI tech certification program.

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MRI technologist student training at a clinical site
$87K Avg. Salary
32 Affiliated Sites
12-18 mo Program Length
Starting at $11,500 Tuition
The path

How to become an MRI tech in Indiana

Five steps, the same in Indiana as anywhere else. Where you do step four is what changes by city.

  1. Confirm you are eligible

    A high school diploma or GED is the floor. You do not need a prior X-ray, radiography, or healthcare credential for the ARMRIT route. Some in-person programs below do require one, so check the table.

  2. Pick the credential you are aiming for

    Employers in Indiana hire both ARRT (MR) and ARMRIT technologists. ARRT usually means a two-year degree or a prior radiography license. ARMRIT is the certificate route for career changers.

  3. Choose a program format that fits your life

    Full-time campus programs are faster if you can stop working. Hybrid programs put the coursework online and the clinical hours at a facility near you, which is how most working adults finish.

  4. Complete supervised clinical hours

    Every path ends at a scanner. Clinical training is the part that depends on local capacity, so ask any program how placement works before you enroll. Ours is explained below.

  5. Pass the registry exam and get hired

    Indiana does not list MRI technologists among its licensed radiology professions. Employers require ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification. Once certified, you can apply to the hospital systems and imaging groups listed further down this page.

Your options

MRI programs available to Indiana residents

9 in-person or regional programs plus Tesla MR's hybrid option. 3 of them train you in MRI directly without a prior X-ray credential. Facts come from each school's published pages. Confirm with the school before you apply.

Published cost is what each school states on its own site. Some schools publish tuition only; others include fees, books, or uniforms; public colleges often distinguish in-district from out-of-district rates. Each row says which. For the national list with accreditor and entry requirement for every program, see accredited MRI tech certification programs.

Program Path Credential Length Prior X-ray? Format Published cost
Tesla MR Online coursework, clinicals near you
MRI direct
Certificate (ARMRIT exam eligibility)ARMRIT
12 to 18 months
No
Hybrid: online lectures, in-person clinicals
$11,500 to $13,400 by payment plan
Stellar Career College (AAS in MRI Technology) Crown Point, IN ACCSC accredited. Admission needs a high school diploma or GED with 2.0 GPA, entrance exam and program director interview. Multiple start dates per year. Cost from the college's 2026-2027 catalog PDF.
MRI direct
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology (90 quarter credit hours)ARRT (MR)
24 months
No
Hybrid: online coursework with in-person clinical rotations
2026-2027 catalog: tuition $36,000 plus $1,950 books, technology, lab and library fee, total $38,850, plus $100 registration fee
Ivy Tech Community College (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate) Terre Haute, IN Terre Haute campus only. Requires a Medical Imaging AAS and certification in radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy or sonography. Cannot be taken alongside associate degree classes.
MRI after X-ray
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certificate (18 credit hours)ARRT (MR) post-primary
3 semesters
Yes
Distance education (online didactic); clinical education at affiliate sites
$3,211 (page says cost is based on tuition for an in-state, full-time student; no academic year stated)
Indiana University School of Medicine (BS in Medical Imaging Technology, MRI track) Indianapolis, IN IU bulletin states the program is only open to registered radiographers, sonographers, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy technologists. MRI track has fall and spring semesters of 15 credits each.
MRI after X-ray
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology, MRI track (30 credit hours in the professional year)ARRT (MR) post-primary
10-16 months
Yes
Clinical track with on-site clinical practicum; a non-clinical track is available online
Not published
Indiana University South Bend (BS in Medical Imaging Technology) South Bend, IN Applicants must hold ARRT, ARDMS or NMTCB registration, a 2.5 cumulative GPA and program director approval.
MRI after X-ray
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology (BSMIT) with MRI clinical pathwayARRT (MR) post-primary
Can be completed within two semesters
Yes
Entirely online except for clinical practicums and internships at affiliate sites
Not published
Grace College (Medical Imaging Major, MRI, in partnership with John Patrick University) Winona Lake, IN Page says graduates are eligible to sit for the ARRT examination. John Patrick University is ACCSC accredited and ARRT recognized. 54 of the 122 credits are JPU-taught imaging core and MRI concentration courses, including Clinical Practice I (5 credits).
MRI direct
B.S. in Medical Imaging, MRI Concentration (122 credits)ARRT (MR)
Not stated on the program page (122-credit bachelor's degree per the 2026-2027 checksheet)
No
On-campus; medical imaging and MRI courses are taught by partner John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences (South Bend, IN); clinical experience at partner hospitals, most within one hour of campus
No program-specific total published; Grace College undergraduate tuition is $32,458 for 12 to 18 credit hours, academic year 2026-2027 (tuition and costs page)
Ivy Tech Community College (Medical Imaging AAS, radiography) Indianapolis, IN (also Columbus, Lawrenceburg, Madison, Marion, Richmond, Sellersburg, Terre Haute) Selective admission with TEAS exam and prerequisite courses. Fall start, May 15 application deadline. Page lists JRCERT accreditation for Indianapolis, Marion and Terre Haute.
X-ray first
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Imaging (74 credit hours)ARRT (R)
5 semesters
No
Hybrid: general education online, program courses and clinicals in person
$13,200 (page says cost is based on tuition for an in-state, full-time student; no academic year stated)
University of Saint Francis (Radiologic Technology AAS) Fort Wayne, IN (also Crown Point and Lafayette) JRCERT accredited with an 8-year award. Page reports 2025 first-attempt ARRT pass rate of 96.9 percent.
X-ray first
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic TechnologyARRT (R)
22 months
No
Hybrid: asynchronous online learning with on-campus labs and clinical rotations
Not published
Ascension St. Vincent Radiography Program Indianapolis, IN Hospital-based, JRCERT accredited through 2033. Applications November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 for August 2027 enrollment.
X-ray first
Associate of Applied Science degree (radiography)ARRT (R)
5 semesters (22 months), full-time
No
In-person classroom instruction and clinical training at Ascension St. Vincent facilities
Not published
Midwestern Career College (AAS in MRI Technology) Chicago, IL Neighboring-state option for northwest Indiana. Page says ARMRIT accredits the Illinois campuses through July 2030. Admission needs a high school diploma or equivalent and a combined A2 HESI score of 75 percent. Page currently lists a 1/4/2027 start at Naperville, IL.
MRI direct
Associate of Applied Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) TechnologyARRT (MR) or ARMRIT
80 instructional weeks, 5 terms
No
Hybrid
Effective Winter 2027 program start: $8,400 per term full-time (12+ credits), plus per-term program fees; $60 application fee

Verified against each program's own website between Sep 18, 2026 and Sep 21, 2026. Tuition, length, and admission rules change; the school's page is the authority. Tesla MR is not a degree-granting institution and does not participate in federal financial aid. See accreditation. The schools named here are not affiliated with Tesla MR and do not endorse it; their names belong to their owners. Spot an error? Email info@teslamr.com and we will review it within 10 business days.

Where you would train and work

MRI employers in Indiana, and which ones are in our clinical network

Tesla MR has 32 affiliated clinical sites in Indiana. An affiliated site is a facility in our clinical network where students can be placed. The others are places MRI techs work in Indiana that we have not affiliated with yet.

Affiliated site Employer, not yet affiliated

Rayus Radiology

Affiliated site
  • Avon Avon
  • Bloomington Bloomington
  • Carmel Carmel
  • Fishers Fishers
  • Greenwood Greenwood
  • Indianapolis - East Indianapolis
  • +5 more locations

Ascension Wisconsin

Affiliated site
  • Anderson Imaging Anderson
  • Breast MRI Services Indianapolis Indianapolis
  • Indianapolis Indianapolis
  • Indianapolis 86th Street Imaging Indianapolis
  • Mercy Elwood Imaging Elwood
  • Randolph Mammography Winchester Winchester
  • +2 more locations

Deaconess Health System

Affiliated site
  • Deaconess Health System Evansville
  • Deaconess Memorial Medical Center (DMMC) IN
  • Gateway Hospital (Newburgh) Newburgh
  • Gibson Hospital (Princeton) Princeton
  • Midtown Hospital (Evansville) Evansville
  • St. Thomas Medical Center (Jasper) Jasper

Goshen Health

Affiliated site
  • Goshen Hospital Goshen

HCA Healthcare

Affiliated site
  • Terre Haute Regional Hospital 3901 South 7th Street Terre Haute

Indiana University Health

Affiliated site
  • Indiana University Health Knox

MHP Major Hospital

Affiliated site
  • MHP Major Hospital Shelbyville

Molecular Scans

Affiliated site
  • Indianapolis Indianapolis

Plus 4 more imaging groups in the area.

Pulled from Tesla MR's site database on September 21, 2026. Affiliations are added and change over time; the assessment you receive during admissions is the one that applies to you.

Clinical placement

How clinical placement works

Our Clinical Sites team leads placement. You are not expected to find or negotiate your own clinical site. We look for a facility within a reasonable commute of your home and widen the search only if we need to.

Timing depends on facilities having capacity when you reach clinicals. If your area is thin, we tell you during admissions, not after you enroll, and we talk through the options with you.

Deep network · Indiana

Indiana is one of our larger markets, with 32 affiliated sites across several health systems. Students here are typically placed within the existing network.

  1. We look at your area during admissions

    If you already have a facility in mind, maybe where you work, we reach out and see whether you can train there. If not, our site team maps the hospitals and imaging centers near your home and starts the conversation.

  2. You get a straight answer before you enroll

    Clinicals are still months away at this point, so a site's answer is usually "we expect so, check back closer to the date." We tell you what we heard and what it means for your timeline.

  3. You start the coursework while the site work continues

    Most students begin Phase I and Phase II before a specific facility is named. That is normal, and the site team keeps working your area in the background.

  4. Your site is confirmed as clinicals approach

    Once clinicals are weeks away rather than months, facilities can commit to dates. We work to have your placement set before Phase III begins. Which facility and which shift depends on who has capacity at that time.

MRI technologist licensing in Indiana

Indiana does not list MRI technologist among its licensed radiology professions. The Indiana Department of Health licenses radiologic technologists, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists and several limited radiographer categories, and 410 IAC 5.2 defines a radiologic technologist as someone operating equipment that emits ionizing radiation, which MRI does not.

Employers set the credential requirement. Most postings ask for ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT, the two national MRI certifications, and both are valid in all 50 states.

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Key Takeaway

Indiana does not list MRI technologists among its licensed radiology professions. Employers require ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification.

MRI technologist salary in Indiana

BLS reports a May 2025 median of $86,880 for MRI technologists in Indiana, with about 1,030 employed statewide (BLS OEWS, state estimates). The national median is $95,480. For comparison, Indiana radiologic technologists, which includes X-ray and CT, have a median of $77,640.

Entry-level pay sits below the median. Shift differentials, specialty work such as cardiac or breast MRI, and 3 to 5 years of experience push experienced technologists above it. See the MRI technologist salary guide and salary by state for the full breakdown.

Where MRI techs work in Indiana

Major healthcare employers in Indiana include IU Health (Indiana University Health), Ascension St. Vincent, Parkview Health, Community Health Network, Franciscan Health, Deaconess Health System. These systems operate hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty clinics across the state.

Indiana’s MRI job market benefits from a strong concentration of healthcare systems in Indianapolis, where IU Health, Ascension St. Vincent, and Community Health Network collectively operate numerous imaging facilities. The state’s central location and extensive highway network make it a hub for regional healthcare delivery. Indiana’s affordable cost of living is a significant draw for healthcare workers, and the growing life sciences corridor in Indianapolis, anchored by Eli Lilly and major research institutions, creates additional demand for advanced imaging professionals in clinical trials and research settings.

MRI programs by city in Indiana

Looking for MRI training in a specific Indiana city? See our detailed guide:

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the path. The X-ray-first route is a 2-year radiography degree followed by an MRI certificate, often about another year. 2 of the Indiana programs in the table above take students with no imaging credential; their lengths are listed in the Length column. Tesla MR's hybrid certificate takes most students 12 to 18 months.

BLS does not break CT out separately; it reports radiologic technologists and technicians, which includes X-ray and CT, at a Indiana median of $77,640 versus $86,880 for MRI technologists (May 2025). Nationally the figures are $80,110 and $95,480. MRI is the higher-paid modality in both sets of numbers.

The coursework is real: MRI physics, cross-sectional anatomy, pulse sequences, and safety around a magnet that is always on. Most students who put in steady weekly hours pass. In Indiana the harder part is often getting a seat, since campus MRI cohorts are small and most admit once a year. Every path ends with a national registry exam, ARRT or ARMRIT.

Yes. Stellar Career College (AAS in MRI Technology) and Tesla MR's hybrid certificate both accept students with no prior imaging credential. The post-primary certificates in the table require an existing ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB registry, so check the prior X-ray column before you apply anywhere.

Our Clinical Sites team leads placement. You are not expected to secure your own site. If you know a facility, you can propose it, but we review it, confirm capacity, sign the agreement, and approve it. The affiliated Indiana health systems are listed on this page.

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