MRI training in St. Louis Park
Tesla MR Institute has 5+ clinical training sites in the St. Louis Park area, part of the Minneapolis metro, one of the strongest healthcare markets in the Midwest.
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 St. Louis Park. 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 St. Louis Park
- Certification: ARMRIT (accepted by most employers)
- Cost: $6,450 (payment plans available)
MRI technologist salary in St. Louis Park
MRI technologists in the St. Louis Park area earn approximately $75K-$95K 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.
How to become an MRI tech in St. Louis Park
- Enroll in Tesla MR Institute’s ARMRIT-approved hybrid program
- Complete coursework online at your own pace
- Do clinical rotations at a St. Louis Park-area facility
- Pass the ARMRIT exam and get certified
- Start working at hospitals and imaging centers in St. Louis Park
No prior radiology experience needed. Healthcare workers, career changers, and MRI tech aides are all strong candidates.
MRI licensing in Minnesota
Minnesota does not require a specific state license for MRI technologists. The state does not regulate MRI under its radiologic technology statutes. Employers require ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification. Minnesota’s healthcare market, home to the Mayo Clinic, holds imaging professionals to exceptionally high standards, and many employers prefer candidates with advanced certifications or multi-modality experience.
Employers in the St. Louis Park 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 St. Louis Park
Major healthcare employers in the St. Louis Park area include Mayo Clinic, Allina Health, Fairview Health Services (M Health Fairview), Sanford Health. Minnesota is home to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world, which attracts top imaging talent globally and drives excellence across the state’s entire healthcare workforce. The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is one of the most competitive healthcare labor markets in the Midwest, with Allina Health, Fairview, and HealthPartners competing aggressively for MRI technologists. Minnesota’s strong economy, high quality of life, and excellent schools make it an attractive long-term destination, though the climate is a factor for some candidates.
More resources
- MRI tech programs in Minnesota — 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