by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 161 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for radiologic technology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the radiologic technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is St Petersburg College, our #1 best value for radiologic technology in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $16,000. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $62,187. That is a strong return on a $16,000 median debt.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in radiologic technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,300, compared with $5,868 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,699 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Georgia Northwestern Technical College generally make around $60,744. Set against $11,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the rural area of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,480 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,048 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $14,685 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $50,801. Set against $14,685 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Oconee Fall Line Technical College one of the best values for radiologic technology. Set in the rural area of Sandersville, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,380 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,948. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $12,718 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $60,210. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Coastal Pines Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,268, with out-of-state students paying around $5,836. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $5,812. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $45,656. That is a strong return on a $5,812 median debt.
Southern Regional Technical College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the town of Thomasville, Southern Regional Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,007, with out-of-state students paying around $5,575. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $9,086 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Southern Regional Technical College generally make around $50,076. Set against $9,086 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pensacola State College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the city of Pensacola, Pensacola State College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,361, compared with $9,463 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $9,750 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of Pensacola State College earn a median of $46,118 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Gulf Coast State College placed #8 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the city of Panama City, Gulf Coast State College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,370, compared with $8,635 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $9,423 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Gulf Coast State College generally make around $47,500. Set against $9,423 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #9 for value in radiologic technology this year. West Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,410, compared with $5,978 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $10,432 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $48,224. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Florida State College At Jacksonville placed #10 among the best values for radiologic technology. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,657, while out-of-state students pay about $9,631. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $16,949 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $44,916. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wilkes Community College placed #11 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the town of Wilkesboro, Wilkes Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,572, with out-of-state students paying around $8,716. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $9,125 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $36,341. Set against $9,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Atlanta Technical College landed the #12 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Atlanta Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Atlanta. Students from in state pay about $3,382 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,161 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $41,360. That is a strong return on a $21,161 median debt.
Hinds Community College landed the #13 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Set in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $18,752 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Hinds Community College generally make around $56,165. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cleveland Community College came in at #14 for value in radiologic technology this year. Set in the town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,602 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,746 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $7,131 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Cleveland Community College generally make around $45,763. Set against $7,131 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Stanly Community College landed the #15 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Located in the town of Albemarle, Stanly Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,672, while out-of-state students pay about $8,816. Radiologic Technology graduates of Stanly Community College earn a median of $41,920 early in their careers.
Johnston Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the town of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,756, while out-of-state students pay about $8,900. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $9,490 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Johnston Community College generally make around $52,281. Set against $9,490 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Dothan, George C Wallace State Community College Dothan is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,980, compared with $8,850 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,942. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $42,801. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #18 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,628, compared with $8,772 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $14,486. Radiologic Technology graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community College earn a median of $50,872 early in their careers. Set against $14,486 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College came in at #19 for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the rural area of Cumberland, Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,728, while out-of-state students pay about $6,432. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $40,038. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Gadsden State Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Gadsden, Gadsden State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,272, with out-of-state students paying around $7,368. Students borrow a median of $9,312 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $38,015. Set against $9,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hillsborough Community College came in at #21 for value in radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,491, with out-of-state students paying around $9,088. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn a median of $54,140 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt.
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Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #22 for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $6,423 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $51,050. Set against $6,423 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wytheville Community College landed the #23 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Wytheville Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wytheville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,007, compared with $11,445 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,542 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Wytheville Community College generally make around $40,973. Set against $9,542 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins came in at #24 for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Warner Robins, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,448, with out-of-state students paying around $6,016. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $44,017. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Albany Technical College came in at #25 for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Albany, Albany Technical College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,364, compared with $5,932 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $16,321. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $35,895. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 161 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 117 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.