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2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k

314 Ranked Colleges
6,141 Degrees Awarded
$3,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Radiologic Technology is the 95th most popular major in the country with 9,366 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 6,141 radiologic technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,082 and $17,678 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 314 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in radiologic technology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great radiologic technology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the radiologic technology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Radiologic Technology (Income $30-$48k)

#1

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 314 schools in the Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. San Antonio College landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Walnut, California, and it awarded 27 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

Mt. SAC also made our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for Mt. SAC is $1,599 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Mt. San Antonio College Radiologic Technology Report

#2

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Foothill College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k. Foothill College is a fairly large public school situated in Los Altos Hills, California. It awarded 22 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Foothill College, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Foothill College is $3,690 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full Foothill College Radiologic Technology Report

Out of the 314 schools in the Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Regional Technical College landed the #3 spot on the list. Southwest Georgia Technical College is a small public school situated in Thomasville, Georgia. It awarded 14 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Southern Regional Technical College is $-574 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k. The negative number means the student will receive more financial aid on average than it costs to attend the school.

Full Southwest Georgia Technical College Radiologic Technology Report

#4

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend El Centro College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k. El Centro College is a public institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 43 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

El Centro College also made our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. The yearly cost to attend El Centro College is $4,228 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at El Centro College

#5

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, Illinois
Top 25% in overall quality

Out of the 314 schools in the Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Moraine Valley Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. MVCC is a public institution located in Palos Hills, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 26 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for MVCC is $1,513 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Moraine Valley Community College Radiologic Technology Report

#6

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, California
#2 in overall quality

Orange Coast College landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Costa Mesa, California, and it awarded 23 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k list, Orange Coast College has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Orange Coast College is $3,002 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at Orange Coast College

#7

Yuba College

Marysville, California
#11 in overall quality

Yuba College landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Yuba College is a public institution located in Marysville, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 15 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Yuba College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Yuba College is $3,860 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Yuba College

#8

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
Top 20% in overall quality

South Texas College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in McAllen, Texas, and it awarded 16 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, South Texas College is also in the top of our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend South Texas College is $1,390 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at South Texas College

Top 10% in overall quality

City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Malcolm X College is a medium-sized school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 41 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, Malcolm X College is in the top on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for Malcolm X College is $3,784 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College

#10

South Suburban College

South Holland, Illinois
#22 in overall quality

South Suburban College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in South Holland, Illinois, this small public school handed out 24 diplomas to qualified associates’s radiography students in 2019-2020.

SSC also took the #22 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend SSC is $5,169 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at SSC

With a ranking of #11, Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 15 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $2,509 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College

#12

Moorpark College

Moorpark, California

With a ranking of #12, Moorpark College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Moorpark College is a fairly large school located in Moorpark, California that handed out 16 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Moorpark College is $1,177 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Moorpark College

#13

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Houston Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Houston Community College is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 associates’s radiography degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Houston Community College, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Houston Community College is $5,351 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Houston Community College

#14

Fresno City College

Fresno, California
Top 25% in overall quality

Fresno City College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Fresno City College is a public institution located in Fresno, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Fresno City College is $4,014 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Fresno City College

#15

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia

Central Georgia Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Central Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized school located in Warner Robins, Georgia that handed out 28 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Central Georgia Technical College is $2,079 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at CGTC

#16

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Top 25% in overall quality

Central New Mexico Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Central New Mexico Community College is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 associates’s radiography degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for Central New Mexico Community College is $3,626 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at CNM

#17

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
Top 20% in overall quality

Pima Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. Pima Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 18 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, Pima County Community College District is in the top on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend Pima Community College is $3,417 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Pima County Community College District

#18

Triton College

River Grove, Illinois
Top 10% in overall quality

Triton College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. Triton College is a medium-sized public school situated in River Grove, Illinois. It awarded 26 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Triton College also did well on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $4,579 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Triton College.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at Triton College

#19

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
Top 10% in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Tarrant County College District did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, this large public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified associates’s radiography students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, Tarrant County College is in the top on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend Tarrant County College is $5,742 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Tarrant County College Radiologic Technology Report

#20

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia

Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 17 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Chattahoochee Technical College is $1,238 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at Chattahoochee Technical College

Top 20% in overall quality

Wharton County Junior College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Wharton, Texas, and it awarded 16 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

Wharton County Junior College excels when it comes to radiography quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for Wharton County Junior College is $4,163 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at Wharton County Junior College

#22

Coastal Pines Technical College

Waycross, Georgia

Coastal Pines Technical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #22. Coastal Pines Technical College is a small school located in Waycross, Georgia that handed out 13 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $1,583 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Coastal Pines Technical College.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at Coastal Pines Technical College

#23

Elgin Community College

Elgin, Illinois

Elgin Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Elgin Community College is located in Elgin, Illinois and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 associates’s radiography degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for ECC is $3,717 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at Elgin Community College

#24

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
#19 in overall quality

City College of San Francisco came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. City College of San Francisco is a public institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

City College of San Francisco did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. It costs about $2,607 for associate degree radiography students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend City College of San Francisco.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at City College of San Francisco

#25

Galveston College

Galveston, Texas
Top 10% in overall quality

Galveston College landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Galveston College is a small school located in Galveston, Texas that handed out 15 associates’s radiography degrees in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Galveston College also did well on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Galveston College is $3,572 for Associate Degree Radiography students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full Galveston College Radiologic Technology Report

Rest of the Best 48 in Best Value Radiography Schools for an Associate For Those Making $30-$48k

Not only did these schools make the top 48 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#27

County College of Morris

Randolph, New Jersey
#30

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
#31

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
#32

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California
#33

Cypress College

Cypress, California
#34

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia
#35

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
#37

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan
#38

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
#39

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
#41

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine, Illinois
#42

Albany Technical College

Albany, Georgia
#42

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
#44

Amarillo College

Amarillo, Texas
#45

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
#47

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, California
#48

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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