by our College Data Analytics Team
[Radiologic Technology](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/radiologic-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value radiologic technology schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radiologic technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in radiologic technology, no school beat Macomb Community College 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, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $8,350 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $57,326. That is a strong return on a $8,350 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in radiologic technology will find it at Henry Ford Community College, which ranked #2. Henry Ford Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dearborn. Students from in state pay about $3,568 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,816. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $20,828. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $58,792. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in radiologic technology will find it at Schoolcraft College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,799, compared with $6,501 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $15,677 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $46,283. Set against $15,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lansing Community College earned it the #4 place for radiologic technology. Lansing Community College is a large public school located in the city of Lansing. Students from in state pay about $4,100 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $20,172 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $57,457. Set against $20,172 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Kellogg Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radiologic technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Kellogg Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Battle Creek. In-state tuition and fees average $4,118, while out-of-state students pay about $8,282. Students borrow a median of $20,432 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Kellogg Community College earn a median of $32,616 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,432 median debt.
St Clair County Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. St Clair County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Port Huron. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,212, while out-of-state students pay about $12,150. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $16,379. Radiologic Technology graduates of St Clair County Community College earn a median of $45,735 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lake Michigan College placed #7 among the best values for radiologic technology. Set in the rural area of Benton Harbor, Lake Michigan College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,445, while out-of-state students pay about $7,755. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $13,995. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Lake Michigan College generally make around $57,596. That is a strong return on a $13,995 median debt.
Jackson Community College earned the #8 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,350, while out-of-state students pay about $10,200. Students borrow a median of $22,312 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $48,583. Set against $22,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grand Rapids Community College earned the #9 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Grand Rapids Community College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Rapids. In-state tuition and fees average $4,179, with out-of-state students paying around $12,219. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $11,780. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $46,280. That is a strong return on a $11,780 median debt.
Oakland University earned the #10 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $62,452. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.
Bay De Noc Community College placed #11 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the town of Escanaba, Bay De Noc Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,214, with out-of-state students paying around $11,453. Students borrow a median of $17,625 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $39,075. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Michigan University earned the #12 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,322, while out-of-state students pay about $19,944. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $50,855 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Michigan University admits about 84% of applicants.
Siena Heights University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,778. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Siena Heights University generally make around $76,696. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Dorsey Business Schools Dearborn came in at #14 for value in radiologic technology this year. Dorsey Business Schools Dearborn is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. Students from in state pay about $15,154 in tuition and fees. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $14,461 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of Dorsey Business Schools Dearborn earn a median of $26,199 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,461 median debt.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
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