2023 Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southwest Region
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When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2020-2021, 9,790 people earned their degree in radiologic technology, making the major the 99th most popular in the United States.
Across the Southwest region, there were 1,889 radiologic technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 1,067 radiologic technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,810 and $18,681 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate” ranking looked at 32 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in radiologic technology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality radiologic technology programs as well as strong veteran support.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the radiologic technology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate”.
Top 25 Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southwest Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Houston Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s radiography degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Houston Community College, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,421 of the 48,329 students enrolled at Houston Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 783 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,632. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Houston Community College]](/colleges/houston-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Philip’s College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. This fairly large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 40 associates’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.
St Philip’s College also took the #8 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Among the 12,696 students enrolled at St Philip’s College, 1,363 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,105 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,089. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Community College District. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Austin Community College District is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 39 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Austin Community College District not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 2,473 of the 39,896 students enrolled at Austin Community College District were GI Bill® students, of which 59 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $735. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Austin Community College District offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Austin Community College District Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Tarrant County College District. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate. Tarrant County College is a public institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 27 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Tarrant County College also took the #4 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Among the 43,000 students enrolled at Tarrant County College, 1,862 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,172 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,319. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Out of the 32 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, San Jacinto Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. San Jacinto College is a public institution located in Pasadena, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 68 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree vets studying radiography list, San Jacinto College has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, San Jacinto Community College supports 31,110 students, and 862 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 635 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,772. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full San Jacinto College Veteran Student Life Report
Parker University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate ranking. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s radiography degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.
Parker University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Among the 1,697 students enrolled at Parker University, 96 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 58 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,069. During this same period, 17 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
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Del Mar College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate ranking. Corpus Christi, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s radiography degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
DMC also took the #11 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Of the 10,678 students enrolled at Del Mar College, 628 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 339 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,882. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full DMC Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #8, South Texas College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 associates’s radiography degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree vets studying radiography list, South Texas College has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, South Texas College supports 28,233 students, and 532 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 193 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,731. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. South Texas College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at South Texas College]](/colleges/south-texas-college/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #9, Galveston College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Located in Galveston, Texas, this small public school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified associates’s radiography students in 2020-2021.
Galveston College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.According to our most recent data, Galveston College supports 2,060 students, and 73 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 56 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,642. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Galveston College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Galveston College Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #10, Weatherford College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Located in Weatherford, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified associates’s radiography students in 2020-2021.
Weatherford College also took the #10 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 225 of the 5,480 students enrolled at Weatherford College were GI Bill® students, of which 149 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,116. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Weatherford College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Weatherford College]](/colleges/weatherford-college/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #11, Tyler Junior College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Tyler Junior College is located in Tyler, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 associates’s radiography degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tyler Junior College, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Of the 11,749 students enrolled at Tyler Junior College, 416 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 173 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,366. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Yavapai College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate ranking, coming in at #12. Yavapai College is a public institution located in Prescott, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 257 of the 6,009 students enrolled at Yavapai College were GI Bill® students, of which 166 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,293. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Yavapai College]](/colleges/yavapai-college/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #13, South Plains College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. South Plains College is a public institution located in Levelland, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 15 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree vets studying radiography list, South Plains College has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, South Plains College supports 8,880 students, and 284 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 106 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,097. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at South Plains College]](/colleges/south-plains-college/student-life/veterans/)
Amarillo College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Located in Amarillo, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified associates’s radiography students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Amarillo College, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 260 of the 9,079 students enrolled at Amarillo College were GI Bill® students, of which 141 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,795. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Amarillo College Veteran Student Life Report
Howard College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Located in Big Spring, Texas, this small public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified associates’s radiography students in 2020-2021.
Of the 3,674 students enrolled at Howard County Junior College, 133 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 48 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,600. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Howard College Veteran Student Life Report
Kilgore College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate ranking. Kilgore College is a public institution located in Kilgore, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 17 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Kilgore College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 140 of the 5,100 students enrolled at Kilgore College were GI Bill® students, of which 74 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,845. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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Odessa College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate ranking, coming in at #17. Odessa, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s radiography degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.
Odessa College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Of the 7,019 students enrolled at Odessa College, 84 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 49 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,687. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Odessa College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Odessa College]](/colleges/odessa-college/student-life/veterans/)
Grayson College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Grayson College is located in Denison, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 associates’s radiography degrees to qualified students.
According to our most recent data, Grayson College supports 4,066 students, and 133 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 78 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,755. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Grayson College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
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With a ranking of #19, North Central Texas College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. This medium-sized school is located in Gainesville, Texas, and it awarded 21 associates’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.
Among the 8,352 students enrolled at North Central Texas College, 230 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 117 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,756. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Central Texas College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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Wharton County Junior College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Located in Wharton, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified associates’s radiography students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree vets studying radiography list, Wharton County Junior College has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Of the 6,099 students enrolled at Wharton County Junior College, 166 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 73 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,015. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Wharton County Junior College]](/colleges/wharton-county-junior-college/student-life/veterans/)
Arizona Western College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate ranking, coming in at #21. This medium-sized school is located in Yuma, Arizona, and it awarded 21 associates’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, AWC supports 6,487 students, and 254 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 166 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,156. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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With a ranking of #22, Southwest Texas Junior College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Uvalde, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s radiography degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.
Among the 6,480 students enrolled at Southwest Texas Junior College, 100 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 50 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,046. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southwest Texas Junior College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Southwest Texas Junior College]](/colleges/southwest-texas-junior-college/student-life/veterans/)
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and it awarded 18 associates’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.
OSU-OKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 54 of the 4,949 students enrolled at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City were GI Bill® students, of which 77 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,563. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Southwest University at El Paso ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Radiography for an Associate list. Southwest University at El Paso is located in El Paso, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 associates’s radiography degrees to qualified students.
Of the 1,558 students enrolled at Southwest University at El Paso, 223 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 240 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,581. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Southwest University at El Paso]](/colleges/southwest-university-at-el-paso/student-life/veterans/)
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