2027 Best Value Radiologic Technology Schools in Virginia
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for radiologic technology students.
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2027 Best Value Radiologic Technology Schools in Virginia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radiologic technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Radiologic Technology Schools
Virginia Western Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Roanoke, Virginia Western Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,400, while out-of-state students pay about $11,838. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Virginia Western Community College earn a median of $54,480 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in radiologic technology will find it at Wytheville Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Wytheville, Wytheville Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,007, with out-of-state students paying around $11,445. Students borrow a median of $9,542 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $40,973. Set against $9,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in radiologic technology will find it at Virginia Highlands Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Abingdon, Virginia Highlands Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,022 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,460. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,500. Radiologic Technology graduates of Virginia Highlands Community College earn a median of $62,422 early in their careers. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
John Tyler Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,082, with out-of-state students paying around $11,520. Students borrow a median of $11,262 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of John Tyler Community College earn a median of $36,623 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,262 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Piedmont Virginia Community College earned it the #5 place for radiologic technology. Piedmont Virginia Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. In-state tuition and fees average $5,072, while out-of-state students pay about $11,510. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $11,735 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of Piedmont Virginia Community College earn a median of $46,170 early in their careers. Set against $11,735 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southwest Virginia Community College placed #6 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the rural area of Cedar Bluff, Southwest Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,075, compared with $11,513 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Southwest Virginia Community College generally make around $32,277. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
Danville Community College landed the #7 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Danville Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Danville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,992, with out-of-state students paying around $11,430. Students borrow a median of $9,494 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $44,922. That is a strong return on a $9,494 median debt.
Central Virginia Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Central Virginia Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lynchburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,157, while out-of-state students pay about $11,595. Students borrow a median of $12,169 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Central Virginia Community College generally make around $42,954. That is a strong return on a $12,169 median debt.
Northern Virginia Community College earned the #9 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,891, while out-of-state students pay about $12,410. Students borrow a median of $13,437 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $74,050. Set against $13,437 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tidewater Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,858 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,296. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $12,109. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $52,548. That is a strong return on a $12,109 median debt.
Riverside College Of Health Careers earned the #11 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of Newport News, Riverside College Of Health Careers is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,250. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $21,560. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Riverside College Of Health Careers generally make around $47,366. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.
Ecpi University placed #12 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Ecpi University is a large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $18,484 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,242 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Ecpi University earn a median of $60,365 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,242 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Virginia Commonwealth University earned the #13 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Students borrow a median of $26,992 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $66,750. That is a strong return on a $26,992 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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.
