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2023 Best Value Colleges for Radiologic Technology in the Plains States Region

34 Ranked Colleges
720 Degrees Awarded
$12,600 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.

Radiologic Technology is the 99th most popular major in the country with 9,790 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Plains States region, there were 720 radiologic technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking analyzed 34 colleges that offered a degree in radiologic technology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality radiologic technology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the radiologic technology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region radiography students.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Radiologic Technology in the Plains States Region

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Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northland Community and Technical College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region list. Northland Community and Technical College is a small school located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota that handed out 16 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

Northland Community and Technical College also made our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #9. The estimated yearly cost for Northland Community and Technical College is $11,586 for plains states region radiography students.

Full Northland Community and Technical College Radiologic Technology Report

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Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hutchinson Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Hutchinson, Kansas, this medium-sized public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified ’s radiography students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region radiography students list, Hutchinson Community College has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $6,969 for Plains States Region Radiography students per year to attend Hutchinson Community College.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Hutchinson Community College

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Century College
White Bear Lake, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Century College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region. Century College is located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s radiography degrees to qualified students.

Century College also took the #13 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Century College is $10,397 for plains states region radiography students.

Full Century College Radiologic Technology Report

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Saint Louis Community College
Saint Louis, Missouri

Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Louis Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Saint Louis Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 27 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

Saint Louis Community College also took the #14 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Saint Louis Community College is $7,056 for plains states region radiography students.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Saint Louis Community College

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Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, South Dakota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Mitchell Technical College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region. Mitchell Tech is located in Mitchell, South Dakota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s radiography degrees to qualified students.

Mitchell Tech also took the #15 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $11,813 for plains states region radiography students per year to attend Mitchell Tech.

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 ’s radiography degrees to qualified students.

North Dakota State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for North Dakota State University - Main Campus is $16,998 for Plains States Region Radiography students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at North Dakota State University

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With a ranking of #7, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region list. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 29 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

Nebraska Methodist College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is $24,108 for plains states region radiography students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

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Eastern Iowa Community College District came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a medium-sized school located in Davenport, Iowa that handed out 16 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is $10,227 for plains states region radiography students.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at Eastern Iowa Community College District

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified ’s radiography students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at M State, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $11,244 for Plains States Region Radiography students per year to attend Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Missouri State is a large school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 11 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Missouri State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Missouri State is $16,718 for Plains States Region Radiography students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Missouri State University - Springfield Radiologic Technology Report

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Jefferson College
Hillsboro, Missouri

With a ranking of #11, Jefferson College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region list. Jefferson College is a small school located in Hillsboro, Missouri that handed out 14 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

JeffCo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for JeffCo is $7,814 for Plains States Region Radiography students.

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With a ranking of #12, Indian Hills Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region list. IHCC is located in Ottumwa, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s radiography degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend IHCC is $8,242 for Plains States Region Radiography students.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at IHCC

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University of Mary
Bismarck, North Dakota

University of Mary came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UMary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMary also made our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for University of Mary is $18,572 for Plains States Region Radiography students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at University of Mary

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Iowa Central Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Fort Dodge, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s radiography degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region radiography students list, Iowa Central Community College has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $9,695 for plains states region radiography students per year to attend Iowa Central Community College.

Full Iowa Central Community College Radiologic Technology Report

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With a ranking of #15, Labette Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in Parsons, Kansas, this small public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified ’s radiography students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Labette Community College is $6,515 for Plains States Region Radiography students.

Full Labette Community College Radiologic Technology Report

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Northeast Iowa Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. NICC is a small school located in Calmar, Iowa that handed out 12 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

NICC also took the #24 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Northeast Iowa Community College is $8,097 for Plains States Region Radiography students.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at NICC

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University of Nebraska Medical Center landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this small public school handed out 38 degrees to qualified ’s radiography students in 2020-2021.

UNMC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” list.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Nebraska Medical Center Radiologic Technology Report

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St Luke's College
Sioux City, Iowa

St Luke’s College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified ’s radiography students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region radiography students list, St Luke’s College has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend St Luke’s College is $16,930 for plains states region radiography students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at St Luke’s College

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Mercy College of Health Sciences came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Des Moines, Iowa, and it awarded 9 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

Mercy College of Health Sciences also took the #10 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. It costs about $23,737 for Plains States Region Radiography students per year to attend Mercy College of Health Sciences.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Mercy College of Health Sciences Radiologic Technology Report

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Rasmussen University - Minnesota came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, this small private for-profit school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified ’s radiography students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our plains states region radiography students list, Rasmussen University - Minnesota has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Rasmussen University - Minnesota is $19,075 for Plains States Region Radiography students.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Rasmussen University - Minnesota Radiologic Technology Report

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Northwest Iowa Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Sheldon, Iowa, this small public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified ’s radiography students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $10,831 for Plains States Region Radiography students per year to attend Northwest Iowa Community College.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Northwest Iowa Community College

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Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas

With a ranking of #22, Washburn University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region list. Washburn University is a public institution located in Topeka, Kansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Washburn University also made our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #8. The estimated yearly cost for Washburn University is $14,339 for plains states region radiography students.

Full Washburn University Radiologic Technology Report

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Allen College
Waterloo, Iowa

Allen College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Allen College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waterloo, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Allen College, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Radiologic Technology at Allen College

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Minnesota State College Southeast landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Minnesota State College Southeast is a small public school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 14 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Minnesota State College Southeast is $13,063 for plains states region radiography students.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at Minnesota State College Southeast

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State Fair Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Radiography Schools in the Plains States Region list. State Fair Community College is a small school located in Sedalia, Missouri that handed out 14 ’s radiography degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend State Fair Community College is $6,607 for Plains States Region Radiography students.

Read more about Radiologic Technology at State Fair Community College

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