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2026 Best Radiologist Assistant Associate’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
53 Radiologist Assistant Degrees Awarded
$49,094 Avg Early-Career Salary

Radiologist Assistant degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their radiologist assistant programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for radiologist assistant students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Radiologist Assistant in the United States

Below are the best radiologist assistant schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Radiologist Assistant

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Our analysis ranked Northcentral Technical College the best school in the country for a degree in radiologist assistant. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Wausau. About 23 radiologist assistant degrees were awarded at Northcentral Technical College in the most recent year. Radiologist Assistant graduates of Northcentral Technical College earn a median of $53,523 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,796. Get the full radiologist assistant details for Northcentral Technical College

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Lakeshore Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radiologist assistant, ranking #2. Lakeshore Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Cleveland. About 11 radiologist assistant degrees were awarded at Lakeshore Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologist assistant degree recipients from Lakeshore Technical College generally make around $52,020. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. See the full radiologist assistant program report for Lakeshore Technical College

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A rank of #3 makes Chippewa Valley Technical College one of the top schools for radiologist assistant. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public institution. About 19 radiologist assistant degrees were awarded at Chippewa Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radiologist assistant degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College earn around $41,740 in the first couple years of their career. Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $21,231 in student loans. See the full radiologist assistant program report for Chippewa Valley Technical College

Other Radiologist Assistant Degree Levels

Explore the best radiologist assistant schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Radiologist Assistant
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.

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