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2026 Best Value Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Schools in Tennessee

6 Colleges in the United States
$13,769 Avg Student Debt
$42,891 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Badge [Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/medical-radiologic-technology-science-radiation-therapist/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist students.

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2026 Best Value Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Schools in Tennessee

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Schools

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Columbia State Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist schools in Tennessee. Located in the town of Columbia, Columbia State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,948, while out-of-state students pay about $17,772. Typical student debt for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates is $11,670. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates of Columbia State Community College earn a median of $54,641 early in their careers. Set against $11,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Southwest Tennessee Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist schools. Southwest Tennessee Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Memphis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,766, while out-of-state students pay about $17,750. Students borrow a median of $8,875 to complete the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist program here. Early-career medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates make about $46,124. Set against $8,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist will find it at Chattanooga State Community College, which ranked #3. Chattanooga State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chattanooga. In-state tuition and fees average $4,772, while out-of-state students pay about $17,756. Students borrow a median of $16,348 to complete the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist program here. Soon after graduation, medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist degree recipients from Chattanooga State Community College generally make around $52,014. That is a strong return on a $16,348 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Roane State Community College earned it the #4 place for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist. Roane State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Harriman. Students from in state pay about $4,998 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,630. Students borrow a median of $8,855 to complete the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist program here. Early-career medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates make about $41,121. Set against $8,855 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #5 makes Jackson State Community College one of the best values for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist. Jackson State Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Jackson. In-state tuition and fees average $4,740, with out-of-state students paying around $17,724. Typical student debt for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates is $8,553. Soon after graduation, medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist degree recipients from Jackson State Community College generally make around $48,919. Set against $8,553 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Volunteer State Community College came in at #6 for value in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist this year. Volunteer State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Gallatin. In-state tuition and fees average $4,756, compared with $17,740 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,906 to complete the medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist program here. Early-career medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates make about $46,658. That is a strong return on a $10,906 median debt.

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Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences placed #7 among the best values for medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist. Set in the city of Memphis, Baptist Memorial College Of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,796 in tuition and fees. Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist graduates carry a median of $31,176 in student loans. Early-career medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist graduates make about $57,633. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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