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2026 Best Radiologic Technology Schools in Illinois

20 Colleges in the United States
447 Radiologic Technology Degrees Awarded
$54,174 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.

College Factual analyzed 33 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best radiologic technology schools.

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Best Schools for Radiologic Technology in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the radiologic technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Radiologic Technology

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Harper College
Palatine, IL

Harper College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in radiologic technology. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a very large public university. There were roughly 25 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Harper College generally make around $64,778. Students borrow a median of $13,842 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Harper College

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A rank of #2 makes Elgin Community College one of the top schools for radiologic technology. Set in the city of Elgin, Elgin Community College is a large public institution. About 14 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Elgin Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Elgin Community College earn around $43,975 in the first couple years of their career. Elgin Community College graduates carry a median of $7,727 in student loans. See the full radiologic technology program report for Elgin Community College

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Rush University
Chicago, IL

Rush University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in radiologic technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Rush University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Rush University awarded about 18 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Rush University generally make around $97,356. Students borrow a median of $35,578 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Rush University

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Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Parkland College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Set in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a moderately-sized public institution. Parkland College awarded about 16 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Parkland College generally make around $55,060. Typical student debt for the program is $13,500. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Parkland College

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in radiologic technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public institution. There were roughly 27 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at College Of Dupage in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from College Of Dupage generally make around $58,004. College Of Dupage graduates carry a median of $14,349 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from College Of Dupage

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Joliet Junior College placed #6 among the best radiologic technology schools. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a very large public university. There were roughly 19 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Joliet Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $57,778 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,355 to complete this degree. Get the full radiologic technology details for Joliet Junior College

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City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College placed #7 among the best radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Chicago, City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College is a large public university. There were roughly 33 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College earn around $46,222 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,924. Get the full radiologic technology details for City Colleges Of Chicago Malcolm X College

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Southwestern Illinois College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Set in the suburb of Belleville, Southwestern Illinois College is a large public institution. Southwestern Illinois College awarded about 46 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $57,296 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,860 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Southwestern Illinois College

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Triton College
River Grove, IL

Triton College landed the #9 spot for radiologic technology this year. Located in the suburb of River Grove, Triton College is a large public university. Triton College awarded about 21 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Triton College generally make around $62,280. Students borrow a median of $14,285 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Triton College

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Kankakee Community College came in at #10 for radiologic technology this year. Kankakee Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Kankakee. Kankakee Community College awarded about 16 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Kankakee Community College earn a median of $54,757 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,418. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Kankakee Community College

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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College placed #11 among the best radiologic technology schools. Set in the suburb of East Peoria, Illinois Central College is a large public institution. About 13 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Illinois Central College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Illinois Central College earn around $56,637 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Illinois Central College

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Moraine Valley Community College earned the #12 position for radiologic technology this year. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College is a large public university. About 17 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Moraine Valley Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Moraine Valley Community College earn around $55,739 in the first couple years of their career. Moraine Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Get the full radiologic technology details for Moraine Valley Community College

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Lincoln Land Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Located in the rural area of Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Lincoln Land Community College awarded about 15 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Lincoln Land Community College earn a median of $52,750 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,897 to complete this degree. See the full radiologic technology program report for Lincoln Land Community College

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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College landed the #14 spot for radiologic technology this year. Located in the town of Olney, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College is a large public university. There were roughly 14 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $38,331 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,434. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College

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Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL

Kaskaskia College earned the #15 position for radiologic technology this year. Located in the rural area of Centralia, Kaskaskia College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 21 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Kaskaskia College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Kaskaskia College generally make around $45,658. Typical student debt for the program is $7,875. Get the full radiologic technology details for Kaskaskia College

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Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL

Carl Sandburg College placed #16 among the best radiologic technology schools. Set in the town of Galesburg, Carl Sandburg College is a mid-sized public institution. About 11 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Carl Sandburg College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $48,534 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,604. Get the full radiologic technology details for Carl Sandburg College

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Heartland Community College came in at #17 for radiologic technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Normal. About 10 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Heartland Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Heartland Community College generally make around $48,710. Heartland Community College graduates carry a median of $13,266 in student loans. Get the full radiologic technology details for Heartland Community College

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Richland Community College landed the #18 spot for radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Decatur, Richland Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 12 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Richland Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Richland Community College generally make around $46,542. Typical student debt for the program is $9,562. Get the full radiologic technology details for Richland Community College

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South Suburban College
South Holland, IL

South Suburban College came in at #19 for radiologic technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of South Holland. South Suburban College awarded about 17 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $52,242 in their early career. South Suburban College graduates carry a median of $8,347 in student loans. See the full radiologic technology program report for South Suburban College

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Sauk Valley Community College came in at #20 for radiologic technology this year. Set in the rural area of Dixon, Sauk Valley Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Sauk Valley Community College awarded about 21 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $48,160 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,312 to complete this degree. Get the full radiologic technology details for Sauk Valley Community College

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Trinity College Of Nursing And Health Sciences placed #21 among the best radiologic technology schools. Trinity College Of Nursing And Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rock Island. About 12 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Trinity College Of Nursing And Health Sciences in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $48,318 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Trinity College Of Nursing And Health Sciences

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Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing placed #22 among the best radiologic technology schools. Located in the town of Quincy, Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing is a small private not-for-profit university. Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing awarded about 10 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing earn a median of $63,335 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,571. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing

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Midwestern Career College came in at #23 for radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Midwestern Career College is a small private for-profit university. Midwestern Career College awarded about 24 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Midwestern Career College generally make around $43,528. Students borrow a median of $20,084 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Midwestern Career College

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Stellar Career College landed the #24 spot for radiologic technology this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 15 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Stellar Career College in the most recent year. See the full radiologic technology program report for Stellar Career College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 33 schools evaluated.

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