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2024 Best Radiologic Technology Schools in Illinois

25 Colleges in Illinois
482 Radiography Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in radiologic technology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #99 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 25 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of radiologic technology. Combined, these schools handed out 482 degrees in radiologic technology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Radiologic Technology School

Best Radiologic Technology Schools in Illinois The radiography program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Radiologic Technology rankings. For our Best Overall Radiologic Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Radiologic Technology Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Radiography
Bachelor's Degrees in Radiography
Master's Degrees in Radiography

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Radiologic Technology Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Radiologic Technology in Illinois

The schools below may not offer all types of radiography degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Illinois Schools in Radiography

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Rush University
Chicago, IL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In IL
21.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Rush University if you wish to pursue a degree in radiologic technology. Rush University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago.

There were roughly 19 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Rush University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Rush University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In IL
30.0% Growth in Graduates

University of St Francis is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in radiologic technology. University of Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Joliet. A Best Colleges rank of #432 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Saint Francis is a great university overall.

There were approximately 10 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at University of Saint Francis in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from University of St Francis

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In IL

Any student who is interested in radiologic technology needs to take a look at William Rainey Harper College. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #512 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harper College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 21 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from William Rainey Harper College

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Triton College
River Grove, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In IL
10.3% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Triton College if you wish to pursue a degree in radiologic technology. Located in the suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #956 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Triton College is a great college overall.

There were about 29 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Triton College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Triton College

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Oak Point University
Oak Brook, IL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In IL
32 Radiography Degrees Awarded

Oak Point University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in radiologic technology. Located in the large suburb of Oak Brook, Oak Point is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 32 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Oak Point in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Oak Point University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
54 Radiography Degrees Awarded

Malcolm X College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #1257 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Malcolm X College is a great college overall.

There were about 54 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Malcolm X College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College

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South Suburban College
South Holland, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In IL

Located in the suburb of South Holland, SSC is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #991 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SSC is a great college overall.

There were about 14 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at SSC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from South Suburban College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In IL

Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #938 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MVCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 21 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at MVCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Moraine Valley Community College

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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In IL

ICC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of East Peoria. This college ranks 62nd out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 13 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at ICC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Illinois Central College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In IL
8.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, LLCC is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1066 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means LLCC is a great college overall.

There were about 12 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at LLCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Lincoln Land Community College

Best Radiologic Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Radiologic Technology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 227
Michigan 915 196
Indiana 737 323
Wisconsin 672 39

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One of 23 majors within the Allied Health Professions area of study, Radiologic Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Radiography

Related Major Annual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 755
Physician Assistant 315
Surgical Technology 300
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 225
Respiratory Care Therapy 163
Athletic Training 137
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 132
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 48
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 32
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 18

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