Tuition & Payment Plans

Become a certified MRI Technologist starting at $11,500

Three transparent payment plans for Tesla MR's ARMRIT-accredited MRI Technologist Certification Program. Pay upfront and save, or spread payments over 18–24 months.

ARMRIT Accredited pathway

334+ Clinical sites

38 States covered

12–18mo To certification

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Tuition

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ARMRIT-accredited training, 334+ clinical sites, and flexible pacing for working adults. Pay your tuition in a way that you can afford.

ARMRIT accredited 334+ clinical sites No X-ray prerequisite Flexible pacing

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15% Discount $11,500 Upfront plan Pay early, pay less

Deposit of $2,000
1-time payment of $9,500
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A fraction of what traditional programs charge.

Traditional 2-year MRI programs typically cost $30,000–$60,000 — often on top of an X-ray prerequisite credential. Tesla MR gets you to ARMRIT certification directly, at a fraction of the price.

Traditional program $30–60k 2-year + X-ray prerequisite

Tesla MR $11,500 Upfront plan, direct to ARMRIT

Transparent tuition

One flat program price. No hidden lab fees, no per-credit surprises, no financial-aid runaround.

Direct-to-MRI pathway

No X-ray prerequisite. You train for MRI directly through the ARMRIT-accredited curriculum.

Clinical network at scale

334+ partner sites across 38 states. We help place you at a site within driving distance of home.

Pace it around your life

Async coursework with real deadlines. Most students finish in 12–15 months while working.

Is the $2,000 deposit refundable?

Your deposit confirms your intent to enroll. We assign your program start date separately based on several factors, including deposit status, clinical-site readiness, geographic placement conditions, and cohort capacity. Paying your deposit does not guarantee the earliest available start date, but it is required before we can assign one. Once your cohort begins and you have access to the curriculum, the deposit is non-refundable. If you need to defer before your cohort starts, contact our admissions team. We review these requests case by case.

Can my employer or clinical site pay for my tuition?

Yes. Many clinical sites sponsor tuition for technologist aides they want to certify. We offer special pricing for employer-sponsored students and can invoice your employer directly. Email info@teslamr.com and we will send a tuition-sponsorship packet.

Are there scholarships or discounts available?

Students who already work at an imaging facility and enroll with approval to train at their employer's site earn a $500 clinical-site credit toward tuition, applied once they log their first OJT hour at clinicals. Our 2026 $1,000 Future MRI Technologist Scholarship has been awarded. Applications for 2027 open January 1, 2027 — visit the /scholarship page for details. Employer-sponsored students qualify for additional pricing.

Do you offer federal financial aid or FAFSA?

Tesla MR is a non-Title-IV program, so FAFSA does not apply. That is deliberate — it is how we keep tuition around $11,500 instead of the $60,000+ you would pay at a Title-IV school. Our quarterly and monthly plans exist to fill the gap federal aid normally would.

What does the tuition actually cover?

Tuition covers the full ARMRIT-accredited curriculum (Phase I and Phase II), clinical-site placement support, registry exam preparation, and instructor access for the full 18 months. You pay for the ARMRIT registry exam separately when you sit for it.

How does tuition compare to traditional programs?

Typical Title IV, private, or out-of-district all-in costs for a 2-year MRI path often run $30,000–$60,000 plus prerequisite X-ray coursework. In-district public community-college tuition is often a lower band ($8,000–$15,000). Tesla MR graduates report an average salary increase of $28,000 — a first-party lift, not a BLS starting salary. The program often pays for itself within the first year of working as a certified technologist. Tesla does not guarantee a job.

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Authorized to work in the United States
Currently residing in the United States
At least 18 years of age
High school degree or GED
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College degree not required

Job requirements are defined by the MRI Technology field (not Tesla MR) and include (1) no implants that would prevent you from entering a strong magnetic field, (2) ability to lift 30 lbs, (3) sufficient English proficiency, (4) a clean background check, and (5) proof of immunization. See our full admissions requirements.