2027 Best Value Radiologic Technology Schools in the Southeast Region
[Radiologic Technology](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/radiologic-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong radiologic technology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 148 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value radiologic technology schools.
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2027 Best Value Radiologic Technology Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radiologic technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Radiologic Technology Schools
St Petersburg College tops our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $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.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the rural area of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,480, 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Coastal Pines Technical College earned it the #3 place for radiologic technology. Set in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. That is a strong return on a $5,812 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Southern Regional Technical College one of the best values for radiologic technology. Set in the town of Thomasville, Southern Regional Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,007 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,575. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $9,086 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Southern Regional Technical College generally make around $50,076. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Edgecombe Community College one of the best values for radiologic technology. Set in the rural area of Tarboro, Edgecombe Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,640, compared with $8,784 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $16,690 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of Edgecombe Community College earn a median of $60,003 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hillsborough Community College earned the #6 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,491, with out-of-state students paying around $9,088. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $15,000. Radiologic Technology graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn a median of $54,140 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
West Georgia Technical College placed #7 among the best values for radiologic technology. Set in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,410, with out-of-state students paying around $5,978. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $10,432. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $48,224. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Johnston Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. 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. Students borrow a median of $9,490 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $52,281. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Chattahoochee Technical College earned the #9 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. 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.
Wilkes Community College placed #10 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the town of Wilkesboro, Wilkes Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,572 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,716. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,125. Radiologic Technology graduates of Wilkes Community College earn a median of $36,341 early in their careers. Set against $9,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Indian River State College came in at #11 for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,764, with out-of-state students paying around $10,201. Students borrow a median of $9,493 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Indian River State College earn a median of $41,229 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,493 median debt.
George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. George C Wallace State Community College Dothan is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dothan. In-state tuition and fees average $4,980, compared with $8,850 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,942. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $42,801. Set against $9,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Robeson Community College placed #13 among the best values for radiologic technology. Robeson Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Lumberton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,604, compared with $8,748 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,949 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $54,305. Set against $9,949 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cleveland Community College placed #14 among the best values for radiologic technology. Set in the town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,602 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,746 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $7,131. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Cleveland Community College generally make around $45,763. That is a strong return on a $7,131 median debt.
Northwest Shoals Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Northwest Shoals Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Muscle Shoals. Students from in state pay about $5,131 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,001. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $13,312 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Northwest Shoals Community College generally make around $33,842. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Atlanta Technical College placed #16 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the city of Atlanta, Atlanta Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,382, with out-of-state students paying around $5,950. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $21,161. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Atlanta Technical College generally make around $41,360. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
South Florida State College came in at #17 for value in radiologic technology this year. Set in the suburb of Avon Park, South Florida State College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,165, while out-of-state students pay about $11,859. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $8,204. Radiologic Technology graduates of South Florida State College earn a median of $49,297 early in their careers. Set against $8,204 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #18 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Set in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,628 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,772. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $14,486. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Fayetteville Technical Community College generally make around $50,872. That is a strong return on a $14,486 median debt.
Pensacola State College landed the #19 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Pensacola State College is a large public school located in the city of Pensacola. In-state tuition and fees average $2,361, with out-of-state students paying around $9,463. Students borrow a median of $9,750 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Pensacola State College earn a median of $46,118 early in their careers. Set against $9,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College earned the #20 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Cumberland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,728, with out-of-state students paying around $6,432. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $40,038. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Florida State College At Jacksonville placed #21 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,657, compared with $9,631 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,949 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville generally make around $44,916. That is a strong return on a $16,949 median debt.
Gadsden State Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the city of Gadsden, Gadsden State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,272 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,368 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,312. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $38,015. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Vance Granville Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Vance Granville Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Henderson. Students from in state pay about $1,944 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,552. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $14,833 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Vance Granville Community College generally make around $50,829. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lenoir Community College placed #24 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the town of Kinston, Lenoir Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,578, while out-of-state students pay about $8,822. Students borrow a median of $8,833 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Lenoir Community College generally make around $47,685. Set against $8,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Miami Dade College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,838, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $11,750 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $50,897. Set against $11,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
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 · 148 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 148 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).
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