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 72 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for radiologic technology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in radiologic technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
South Texas College tops our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools in the Southwest Region. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,920, while out-of-state students pay about $7,620. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $7,548. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $55,553. Set against $7,548 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pima Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,442, while out-of-state students pay about $7,758. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,993. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $47,906. That is a strong return on a $9,993 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in radiologic technology will find it at El Centro College, which ranked #3. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $15,926 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of El Centro College earn a median of $73,102 early in their careers. Set against $15,926 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central New Mexico Community College earned it the #4 place for radiologic technology. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $10,833 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $57,486 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,833 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in radiologic technology will find it at El Paso Community College, which ranked #5. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,274, with out-of-state students paying around $5,314. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $11,875. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $58,814. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Del Mar College came in at #6 for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,500, with out-of-state students paying around $6,050. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $7,000. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Del Mar College generally make around $52,431. That is a strong return on a $7,000 median debt.
Central Arizona College came in at #7 for value in radiologic technology this year. Set in the rural area of Coolidge, Central Arizona College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,250 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,500 for out-of-state students. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $11,084 in student loans. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $60,754. That is a strong return on a $11,084 median debt.
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Clovis Community College placed #8 among the best values for radiologic technology. Located in the town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,592, with out-of-state students paying around $3,344. Students borrow a median of $11,082 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Clovis Community College earn a median of $44,390 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,082 median debt.
Grayson College placed #9 among the best values for radiologic technology. Set in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,000, compared with $6,300 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $10,250. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $55,965. That is a strong return on a $10,250 median debt.
St Philips College came in at #10 for value in radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, St Philips College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,412, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,950 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from St Philips College generally make around $49,898. That is a strong return on a $11,950 median debt.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana landed the #11 spot for radiologic technology value this year. New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Las Cruces. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,322, compared with $6,360 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,995. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from New Mexico State University Dona Ana generally make around $56,196. That is a strong return on a $9,995 median debt.
Wharton County Junior College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the town of Wharton, Wharton County Junior College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,192, while out-of-state students pay about $5,904. Students borrow a median of $10,916 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Wharton County Junior College earn a median of $40,554 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Coastal Bend College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Coastal Bend College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Beeville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,916, while out-of-state students pay about $5,226. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $14,609 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $35,086 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,609 median debt.
Tarrant County College District landed the #14 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,863, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Students borrow a median of $12,812 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Tarrant County College District generally make around $57,721. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Laredo Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Set in the city of Laredo, Laredo Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, while out-of-state students pay about $5,748. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Laredo Community College generally make around $46,701. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Midland College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Midland, Midland College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,180, while out-of-state students pay about $6,180. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $9,000. Early-career radiologic technology graduates make about $43,454. That is a strong return on a $9,000 median debt.
Austin Community College District landed the #17 spot for radiologic technology value this year. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. In-state tuition and fees average $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Students borrow a median of $14,759 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $63,075. That is a strong return on a $14,759 median debt.
Amarillo College came in at #18 for value in radiologic technology this year. Amarillo College is a large public school located in the city of Amarillo. In-state tuition and fees average $2,136, while out-of-state students pay about $4,704. Radiologic Technology graduates carry a median of $15,750 in student loans. Radiologic Technology graduates of Amarillo College earn a median of $53,099 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,750 median debt.
The University Of Texas At Brownsville landed the #19 spot for radiologic technology value this year. The University Of Texas At Brownsville is a large public school located in the city of Brownsville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,148, while out-of-state students pay about $4,948. Students borrow a median of $12,349 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of The University Of Texas At Brownsville earn a median of $61,406 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tulsa Community College earned the #20 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Tulsa Community College earn a median of $54,621 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mclennan Community College earned the #21 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Mclennan Community College is a large public school located in the city of Waco. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $5,910. Students borrow a median of $12,858 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Mclennan Community College generally make around $50,839. Set against $12,858 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best value radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,779, while out-of-state students pay about $9,564. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $20,668. Radiologic Technology graduates of Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earn a median of $54,575 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,668 median debt.
Houston Community College earned the #23 position for value in radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Students borrow a median of $15,612 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Radiologic Technology graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $65,873 early in their careers. Set against $15,612 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Yavapai College placed #24 among the best values for radiologic technology. Set in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,948, while out-of-state students pay about $9,486. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the radiologic technology program here. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Yavapai College generally make around $56,440. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Kilgore College came in at #25 for value in radiologic technology this year. Kilgore College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kilgore. Students from in state pay about $2,160 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,256 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for radiologic technology graduates is $16,734. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Kilgore College generally make around $44,322. 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. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 72 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 37 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.