by our College Data Analytics Team
[Radiologic Technology](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/radiologic-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 403 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for radiologic technology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the radiologic technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
El Centro College tops our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools in the United States. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,730, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,352 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $62,647. That is a strong return on a $17,352 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Canada College earned it the #2 place for radiologic technology. Set in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,332, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of Canada College earn a median of $106,691 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
St Petersburg College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radiologic technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,682 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,286. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $16,000. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from St Petersburg College generally make around $62,187. Set against $16,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Joliet Junior College one of the best values for radiologic technology. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. In-state tuition and fees average $4,530, with out-of-state students paying around $13,800. Students borrow a median of $12,355 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Joliet Junior College earn a median of $57,778 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,355 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Moorpark College earned it the #5 place for radiologic technology. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $105,599. Set against $17,075 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hillsborough Community College placed #6 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,491, compared with $9,088 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $62,961. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the rural area of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,480 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,048. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $14,685. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $50,801. That is a strong return on a $14,685 median debt.
Pima Community College placed #8 among the best values for radiologic technology. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. In-state tuition and fees average $2,442, while out-of-state students pay about $7,758. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,996. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Pima Community College generally make around $57,131. That is a strong return on a $9,996 median debt.
South Texas College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen. Students from in state pay about $4,920 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,620. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $5,062 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $68,727. That is a strong return on a $5,062 median debt.
Macomb Community College came in at #10 for value in radiologic technology this year. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $8,350. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Macomb Community College generally make around $57,326. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Regional Technical College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the town of Thomasville, Southern Regional Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,007, with out-of-state students paying around $5,575. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,086. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Southern Regional Technical College generally make around $55,734. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pasadena City College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the city of Pasadena. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, while out-of-state students pay about $10,924. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $38,841. Set against $9,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Yuba College placed #13 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,128, with out-of-state students paying around $8,208. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $8,729. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Yuba College generally make around $89,816. Set against $8,729 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #14 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Located in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,268, compared with $5,836 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $5,812. Radiologic Technology graduates of Coastal Pines Technical College earn a median of $45,656 early in their careers. Set against $5,812 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
El Paso Community College landed the #15 spot for radiologic technology value this year. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. Students from in state pay about $3,274 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,314. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $11,875. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $58,814. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Edgecombe Community College came in at #16 for value in radiologic technology this year. Edgecombe Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tarboro. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,640, while out-of-state students pay about $8,784. Students borrow a median of $16,690 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Edgecombe Community College earn a median of $60,003 early in their careers. Set against $16,690 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $6,423 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Chattahoochee Technical College generally make around $51,050. Set against $6,423 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cypress College placed #18 among the best values for radiologic technology. Cypress College is a very large public school located in the city of Cypress. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,150, compared with $12,379 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,533 ten years after entry.
Moraine Valley Community College earned the #19 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Moraine Valley Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Palos Hills. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,822, with out-of-state students paying around $9,846. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Moraine Valley Community College generally make around $55,739. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tarrant County College District came in at #20 for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,863 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $17,249. Radiologic Technology graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $57,721 early in their careers. Set against $17,249 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Del Mar College came in at #21 for value in radiologic technology this year. Del Mar College is a large public school located in the city of Corpus Christi. Students from in state pay about $3,500 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,050. Students borrow a median of $7,000 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $52,431. Set against $7,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Antelope Valley College placed #22 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,124, compared with $9,548 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $12,729. Radiologic Technology graduates of Antelope Valley College earn a median of $64,230 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Johnston Community College earned the #23 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Smithfield. In-state tuition and fees average $2,756, compared with $8,900 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $9,490 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Johnston Community College generally make around $52,281. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #24 among the best values for radiologic technology. Cuyahoga Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Cleveland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $14,870. Radiologic Technology graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of $52,018 early in their careers. Set against $14,870 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,410, compared with $5,978 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,750 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from West Georgia Technical College generally make around $50,000. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value in radiologic technology:
The following schools rounded out the strongest radiologic technology values:
| Rank | College | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Lenoir Community College | Kinston, NC | Full Report |
| #52 | Northwest Shoals Community College | Muscle Shoals, AL | Full Report |
| #53 | Mclennan Community College | Waco, TX | Full Report |
| #54 | Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield, ME | Full Report |
| #55 | Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | Full Report |
| #56 | Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Full Report |
| #57 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | Full Report |
| #58 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL | Full Report |
| #59 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee, IL | Full Report |
| #60 | Richland Community College | Decatur, IL | Full Report |
| #61 | Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | Full Report |
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 403 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 403 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.