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2026 Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the Southwest Region

43 Colleges in the United States
2,449 Radiologic Technology Degrees Awarded
$53,220 Avg Early-Career Salary

Radiologic Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their radiologic technology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 72 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 the Southwest Region

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

Top Schools in Radiologic Technology

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The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in radiologic technology. This small public university is located in the city of Houston. The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center awarded about 22 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center earn around $76,438 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center

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University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in radiologic technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 13 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $67,979 in their early career. University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center graduates carry a median of $22,062 in student loans. Get the full radiologic technology details for University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

A rank of #3 makes Lone Star College System one of the top schools for radiologic technology. This very large public university is located in the city of The Woodlands. Lone Star College System awarded about 19 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $64,114 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,080. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Lone Star College System

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

A rank of #4 makes El Centro College one of the top schools for radiologic technology. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. About 79 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at El Centro College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from El Centro College generally make around $73,102. Students borrow a median of $15,926 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from El Centro College

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Houston Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in radiologic technology, ranking #5. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. About 52 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Houston Community College in the most recent year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Houston Community College earn a median of $65,873 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,612. See the full radiologic technology program report for Houston Community College

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Tarrant County College District ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Tarrant County College District is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth. Tarrant County College District awarded about 36 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Tarrant County College District generally make around $57,721. Students borrow a median of $12,812 to complete this degree. Get the full radiologic technology details for Tarrant County College District

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Gateway Community College Phoenix ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Gateway Community College Phoenix is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. About 45 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Gateway Community College Phoenix in the most recent year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Gateway Community College Phoenix earn around $60,447 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,313 to complete this degree. See the full radiologic technology program report for Gateway Community College Phoenix

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Austin Community College District ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 95 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $63,075 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,759 to complete this degree. Get the full radiologic technology details for Austin Community College District

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San Jacinto Community College earned the #9 position for radiologic technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. San Jacinto Community College awarded about 133 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from San Jacinto Community College earn around $58,037 in the first couple years of their career. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $10,157 in student loans. See the full radiologic technology program report for San Jacinto Community College

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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College came in at #10 for radiologic technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Weatherford. There were roughly 23 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Weatherford College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Weatherford College generally make around $67,339. Students borrow a median of $15,506 to complete this degree. See the full radiologic technology program report for Weatherford College

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Pima Community College came in at #11 for radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 21 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Pima Community College in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Pima Community College earn a median of $47,906 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,993. Get the full radiologic technology details for Pima Community College

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Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University placed #12 among the best radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University is a moderately-sized public university. About 43% of students finish within six years. Midwestern State University awarded about 107 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Midwestern State University generally make around $67,953. Midwestern State University graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Midwestern State University

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Central Arizona College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Coolidge. About 17 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Central Arizona College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $60,754 in their early career. Central Arizona College graduates carry a median of $11,084 in student loans. See the full radiologic technology program report for Central Arizona College

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Central New Mexico Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 35 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $57,486. Central New Mexico Community College graduates carry a median of $10,833 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Central New Mexico Community College

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El Paso Community College landed the #15 spot for radiologic technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of El Paso. El Paso Community College awarded about 10 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $58,814 in their early career. El Paso Community College graduates carry a median of $11,875 in student loans. Read more about the radiologic technology program at El Paso Community College

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Galveston College
Galveston, TX

Galveston College came in at #16 for radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Galveston, Galveston College is a mid-sized public university. Galveston College awarded about 67 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Galveston College earn around $57,990 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,250. Get the full radiologic technology details for Galveston College

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South Texas College came in at #17 for radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public university. About 20% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from South Texas College earn around $55,553 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,548 to complete this degree. Get the full radiologic technology details for South Texas College

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Mclennan Community College came in at #18 for radiologic technology this year. Mclennan Community College is a large public school located in the city of Waco. There were roughly 21 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Mclennan Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Mclennan Community College generally make around $50,839. Students borrow a median of $12,858 to complete this degree. Get the full radiologic technology details for Mclennan Community College

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Grayson College
Denison, TX

Grayson College placed #19 among the best radiologic technology schools. Located in the rural area of Denison, Grayson College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 24 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Grayson College in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Grayson College earn a median of $55,965 early in their careers. Grayson College graduates carry a median of $10,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Grayson College

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Wharton County Junior College placed #20 among the best radiologic technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Wharton. Wharton County Junior College awarded about 15 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $40,554 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,916. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Wharton County Junior College

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Del Mar College came in at #21 for radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a large public institution. There were roughly 14 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Del Mar College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Del Mar College earn around $52,431 in the first couple years of their career. Del Mar College graduates carry a median of $7,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Del Mar College

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Tyler Junior College came in at #22 for radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a large public institution. There were roughly 19 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Tyler Junior College in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Tyler Junior College earn a median of $56,686 early in their careers. Tyler Junior College graduates carry a median of $16,844 in student loans. Get the full radiologic technology details for Tyler Junior College

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Amarillo College placed #23 among the best radiologic technology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Amarillo. About 22 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Amarillo College in the most recent year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Amarillo College earn around $53,099 in the first couple years of their career. Amarillo College graduates carry a median of $15,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Amarillo College

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St Philips College
San Antonio, TX

St Philips College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, St Philips College is a very large public institution. About 50 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at St Philips College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from St Philips College generally make around $49,898. Students borrow a median of $11,950 to complete this degree. See the full radiologic technology program report for St Philips College

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Angelina College
Lufkin, TX

Angelina College landed the #25 spot for radiologic technology this year. Angelina College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Lufkin. About 18 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Angelina College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Angelina College generally make around $54,570. Students borrow a median of $7,828 to complete this degree. See the full radiologic technology program report for Angelina College

Rest of the Top 50 Radiologic Technology Schools

These schools also placed among the best for radiologic technology this year:

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Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
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Blinn College
Brenham, TX
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Odessa College
Odessa, TX
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Parker University
Dallas, TX
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Howard College
Big Spring, TX
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Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
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South Plains College
Levelland, TX
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Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX
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Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, OK
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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 · 72 schools evaluated.

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