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2026 Best Value Radiologic Technology Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radiologic technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Radiologic Technology Schools
Leading the list is Spokane Community College, our #1 best value for radiologic technology in Washington. Set in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,461 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $20,183 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of Spokane Community College earn a median of $63,228 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,183 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Columbia Basin College one of the best values for radiologic technology. Columbia Basin College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pasco. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,555, compared with $8,668 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $17,170. Radiologic Technology graduates of Columbia Basin College earn a median of $64,223 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,170 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in radiologic technology will find it at Tacoma Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,507, with out-of-state students paying around $11,646. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $20,655 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $73,435. That is a strong return on a $20,655 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Yakima Valley Community College earned it the #4 place for radiologic technology. Set in the city of Yakima, Yakima Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,312, compared with $5,873 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,697 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $50,976. That is a strong return on a $17,697 median debt.
Bellevue College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Bellevue College is a large public school located in the city of Bellevue. Students from in state pay about $4,436 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $19,999 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of Bellevue College earn a median of $79,877 early in their careers. Set against $19,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pima Medical Institute Seattle ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the city of Seattle, Pima Medical Institute Seattle is a small private for-profit institution. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $30,160. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Pima Medical Institute Seattle generally make around $62,420. That is a strong return on a $30,160 median debt.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
[Radiologic Technology](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/radiologic-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
