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2026 Best Radiologic Technology Schools in California

23 Colleges in the United States
1,152 Radiologic Technology Degrees Awarded
$70,096 Avg Early-Career Salary

Radiologic Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 39 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for radiologic technology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Radiologic Technology in California

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall radiologic technology education in California.

Top Schools in Radiologic Technology

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Leading the list is Mt San Antonio College, our #1 school for radiologic technology. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. There were roughly 38 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $88,132 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,000. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Mt San Antonio College

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Students looking for a strong radiologic technology program will find one at California State University Northridge, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 21 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at California State University Northridge in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $100,724 in their early career. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Get the full radiologic technology details for California State University Northridge

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in radiologic technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. There were roughly 21 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $107,048 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full radiologic technology details for Foothill College

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Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. About 33 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Santa Rosa Junior College

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Fresno City College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radiologic technology, ranking #5. Fresno City College is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. Fresno City College awarded about 28 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Fresno City College earn a median of $37,470 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,234. See the full radiologic technology program report for Fresno City College

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College came in at #6 for radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public university. Orange Coast College awarded about 110 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Orange Coast College generally make around $68,484. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Orange Coast College

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California State University Dominguez Hills earned the #7 position for radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of Carson, California State University Dominguez Hills is a large public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Dominguez Hills awarded about 22 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of California State University Dominguez Hills earn a median of $52,683 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,886. See the full radiologic technology program report for California State University Dominguez Hills

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Cabrillo College came in at #8 for radiologic technology this year. Set in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a large public institution. About 32 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Cabrillo College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $47,750 in their early career. Cabrillo College graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Cabrillo College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Cypress College earned the #9 position for radiologic technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. There were roughly 78 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent data year. See the full radiologic technology program report for Cypress College

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City College Of San Francisco landed the #10 spot for radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public institution. There were roughly 13 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at City College Of San Francisco in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $100,031 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,332 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from City College Of San Francisco

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Canada College
Redwood City, CA

Canada College landed the #11 spot for radiologic technology this year. Set in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a large public institution. Canada College awarded about 13 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Canada College earn a median of $106,691 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree. See the full radiologic technology program report for Canada College

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Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science earned the #12 position for radiologic technology this year. Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Los Angeles. Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science graduates 30% of students within six years. About 34 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science in the most recent year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science earn around $100,375 in the first couple years of their career. Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Get the full radiologic technology details for Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science

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San Diego Mesa College placed #13 among the best radiologic technology schools. San Diego Mesa College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. San Diego Mesa College graduates 92% of students within six years. San Diego Mesa College awarded about 24 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of San Diego Mesa College earn a median of $29,852 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from San Diego Mesa College

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Yuba College
Marysville, CA

Yuba College came in at #14 for radiologic technology this year. Set in the suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 23 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Yuba College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $89,816 in their early career. Yuba College graduates carry a median of $8,729 in student loans. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Yuba College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College placed #15 among the best radiologic technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 22 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $105,599 in their early career. Moorpark College graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Get the full radiologic technology details for Moorpark College

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College placed #16 among the best radiologic technology schools. Santa Barbara City College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara. About 27 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Santa Barbara City College earn a median of $75,024 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,090 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Santa Barbara City College

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Pasadena City College placed #17 among the best radiologic technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. There were roughly 23 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $38,841 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Pasadena City College

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Merced College
Merced, CA

Merced College came in at #18 for radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Merced, Merced College is a large public university. Merced College awarded about 26 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Merced College generally make around $78,871. Merced College graduates carry a median of $11,150 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Merced College

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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College earned the #19 position for radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles City College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 19 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Los Angeles City College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Los Angeles City College generally make around $83,699. Los Angeles City College graduates carry a median of $10,763 in student loans. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Los Angeles City College

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College earned the #20 position for radiologic technology this year. Bakersfield College is a very large public school located in the city of Bakersfield. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 23 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Bakersfield College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $86,312 in their early career. Bakersfield College graduates carry a median of $9,419 in student loans. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Bakersfield College

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Merritt College
Oakland, CA

Merritt College placed #21 among the best radiologic technology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Oakland. Merritt College awarded about 29 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $11,500. Get the full radiologic technology details for Merritt College

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Long Beach City College landed the #22 spot for radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 33 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $6,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Long Beach City College

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El Camino Community College District came in at #23 for radiologic technology this year. El Camino Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of Torrance. About 17 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at El Camino Community College District in the most recent year. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from El Camino Community College District

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College came in at #24 for radiologic technology this year. Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a very large public university. Chaffey College awarded about 27 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Chaffey College generally make around $23,532. Students borrow a median of $6,952 to complete this degree. See the full radiologic technology program report for Chaffey College

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Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts earned the #25 position for radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of San Jose, Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts is a mid-sized private for-profit university. About 169 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts in the most recent year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts earn around $60,671 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,131. Get the full radiologic technology details for Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts

Rest of the Top 31 Radiologic Technology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s radiologic technology ranking:

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Modern Technology School
Fountain Valley, CA
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Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 39 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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