Davidson-Davie welcomes students, new radiography pathway for fall 2025 semester
THOMASVILLE– Davidson-Davie Community College welcomed another round of students to campus for the fall semester – including 15 students who are a part of the brand-new radiography pathway, a career that’s in high demand locally and offers competitive salaries.
“Davidson-Davie offers a wide range of career paths, including many in the health and wellness industry,” explains Jenny Varner, president of Davidson-Davie. “As the medical field continues to grow, the college seeks ways to meet the needs of our community. The radiography pathway is an ideal addition to our current career paths.”
The radiography program at the college is the result of a High-Cost Start-Up Grant awarded from the System Office of North Carolina Community Colleges in the spring of 2023. With the grant funding, renovations began on campus in the fall of 2024, and Program Director Shannon Everhart was hired in January 2025. Now, just a year after renovations and planning, a new cohort of 15 students have been accepted into the program for the fall semester.
Approved by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – meaning students who complete the program are eligible to obtain their Radiography (R) credential, the program lasts five semesters and is open to students who have completed high school and also students who are currently completing their senior year in high school.
“In our area, demand for radiographers – also known as radiologic technologists – is very positive,” Everhart says. “Overall growth in the field is projected to increase by 6 percent in a 10-year period nationally, and that’s faster than the average for all occupations.”
She also notes that in late 2024, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) reported that radiologic technologists were in high demand and short supply. Vacancy rates reached an all-time high in 2023, and that high demand has resulted in salary increases and wide job availability.
“Students completing this pathway can expect to find ample job opportunities in the area, including positions at Atrium Health, Novant Health, and Cone Health. In fact, a number of health systems have reached out in support of our program and for recruiting opportunities.”
