EXPENSES

 In addition to tuition costs, Radiologic Science student will incur the following expenses: 

• All students in the College of Nursing & Health Professions must purchase malpractice insurance prior to rotating through clinical sites.  The annual cost of this insurance is about $40.  Information regarding purchase of malpractice insurance may be obtained through the Program Director. 
• Students (except DMS & MRI students) are assessed a fee of $120 per academic year to cover the cost of radiation exposure monitoring devices. 
• The cost of textbooks will vary each semester, with a majority of the total cost occurring in the first semester of the professional program.  Textbook costs for the first semester may be as much as $500.  These texts are used throughout the program. 
• Students will be required to purchase uniforms.  Approximately $200 should be estimated for uniforms in the first year of the program. 
• CPR certification is required.  Some classes are free, while others may charge a nominal fee.
• Students are required to purchase name badges.  This is a nominal, one time fee of less than $20.
• Arkansas State University College of Nursing and Health Professions requires background checks for students admitted to professional programs. This cost of the background check is between $50 and $100.

For questions concerning any of our degrees, please contact:
Valerie Long
Health Professions Academic Advisor
 870-972-3713
 vlong@astate.edu