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[Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/medical-radiologic-technology-science-radiation-therapist/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find the best return on investment for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Bellingham Technical College, our #1 best value for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the Far Western Region. Bellingham Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Bellingham. Students from in state pay about $4,431 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,809 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,748 ten years after entry.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kapiolani Community College earned it the #2 place for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist. Set in the city of Honolulu, Kapiolani Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,284 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,420 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,709 to complete the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist program here. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates of Kapiolani Community College earn a median of $83,170 early in their careers. Set against $15,709 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
College Of Southern Nevada came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist schools. Located in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,358, while out-of-state students pay about $13,024. Students borrow a median of $11,600 to complete the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist program here. Early-career medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates make about $64,976. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at City College Of San Francisco earned it the #4 place for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,696 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,656 for out-of-state students. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates carry a median of $10,332 in student loans. Soon after graduation, medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist degree recipients from City College Of San Francisco generally make around $100,031. Set against $10,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Truckee Meadows Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist schools. Truckee Meadows Community College is a large public school located in the city of Reno. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,352, while out-of-state students pay about $12,018. Students borrow a median of $12,290 to complete the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist program here. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates of Truckee Meadows Community College earn a median of $68,033 early in their careers. Set against $12,290 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Portland Community College landed the #6 spot for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist value this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,220, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates is $22,484. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates of Portland Community College earn a median of $72,204 early in their careers. Set against $22,484 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #7 for value in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist this year. Set in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $27,411. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist program here. Soon after graduation, medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist degree recipients from University Of Nevada Las Vegas generally make around $62,134. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Nevada Las Vegas admits about 96% of applicants.
Bellevue College earned the #8 position for value in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist this year. Located in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,436 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates carry a median of $19,999 in student loans. Early-career medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates make about $79,877. That is a strong return on a $19,999 median debt.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #9 position for value in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical student debt for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates is $31,625. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. Set against $31,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
Yakima Valley Community College placed #10 among the best values for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist. Yakima Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Yakima. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,312, while out-of-state students pay about $5,873. Typical student debt for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates is $17,697. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates of Yakima Valley Community College earn a median of $49,625 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,697 median debt.
Oregon Institute Of Technology came in at #11 for value in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist this year. Located in the town of Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,260, compared with $37,196 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates is $29,500. Soon after graduation, medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist degree recipients from Oregon Institute Of Technology generally make around $83,906. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oregon Institute Of Technology admits about 95% of applicants.
Central California School Of Continuing Education ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist schools. Central California School Of Continuing Education is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Luis Obispo. Students from in state pay about $9,895 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates is $6,126. Soon after graduation, medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist degree recipients from Central California School Of Continuing Education generally make around $32,069. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
California Baptist University came in at #13 for value in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist this year. California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,228. Typical student debt for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates is $28,169. Early-career medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates make about $95,454. Set against $28,169 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts earned the #14 position for value in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist this year. Located in the city of San Jose, Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates carry a median of $17,131 in student loans. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates of Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts earn a median of $60,671 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
National University landed the #15 spot for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist value this year. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,284. Typical student debt for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates is $30,426. Early-career medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates make about $69,080. That is a strong return on a $30,426 median debt.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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