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UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology
Des Moines, Iowa · Private non-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Phone: (515) 241-6880 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology is a private non-profit trade school in Des Moines, Iowa, offering radiology and sonography programs, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Federal outcome data on completion rate comparison, graduate debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate in Iowa is 63.6% per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; it does participate in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 18.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $54,360 | $65,930 | $79,390 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Iowa (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology is a private non-profit trade school located in Des Moines, Iowa. It is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid. The campus is small, with an undergraduate enrollment of 16 students, and it focuses on a single program family: radiology and sonography programs, with 9 recent completers.
Federal Scorecard data provides some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The state average completion rate for similar programs in Iowa is 63.6%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 18.8% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a modest share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its small size and single focused program, this school appears designed for students committed to radiologic technology as a specific career path, potentially including career changers seeking hands-on clinical training in a hospital-affiliated setting, though program length and schedule details are not stated in the data provided. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures. Contacting the school directly by phone or through its website is recommended to confirm tuition, admission requirements, and program structure before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers radiology and sonography programs, with 9 recent completers reported. It is the school's sole program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid. About 18.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The Iowa state average completion rate for similar programs is 63.6%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (515) 241-6880 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard at the provided link for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm current tuition and fees.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private non-profit school, which typically means it is not organized to generate profit for owners or shareholders, though this does not by itself indicate quality or cost.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly to ask about the schedule and duration of its radiologic technology program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation directly with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?153542.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or schedule flexibility, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone. Contact the school to ask about scheduling options for working adults.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (515) 241-6880 or visit its website at https://www.unitypoint.org/join-our-team/medical-education-and-career-growth/school-of-radiologic-technology---des-moines-area-hospitals for application details.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.