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2026 Best Radiologic Technology Schools in the The Plains States Region

31 Colleges in the United States
824 Radiologic Technology Degrees Awarded
$56,773 Avg Early-Career Salary

Radiologic Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 57 schools to find the best for radiologic technology students.

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Best Schools for Radiologic Technology in the The Plains States Region

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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Mayo Medical School
Rochester, MN

No school ranked higher than Mayo Medical School this year for radiologic technology. Located in the city of Rochester, Mayo Medical School is a small private not-for-profit university. Mayo Medical School awarded about 45 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Mayo Medical School earn around $72,446 in the first couple years of their career. Mayo Medical School graduates carry a median of $25,241 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Mayo Medical School

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Students looking for a strong radiologic technology program will find one at University Of Nebraska Medical Center, which ranked #2. University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Omaha. About 43 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Medical Center in the most recent year. Radiologic Technology graduates of University Of Nebraska Medical Center earn a median of $93,035 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,715 to complete this degree. See the full radiologic technology program report for University Of Nebraska Medical Center

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Allen College
Waterloo, IA

Students looking for a strong radiologic technology program will find one at Allen College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Waterloo, Allen College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Allen College awarded about 13 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Allen College earn around $82,049 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Allen College

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

A rank of #4 makes University Of Iowa one of the top schools for radiologic technology. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Radiologic Technology graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $96,948 early in their careers. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from University Of Iowa

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Students looking for a strong radiologic technology program will find one at Northwestern Health Sciences University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Bloomington, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 29 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern Health Sciences University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University earn around $32,391 in the first couple years of their career. Northwestern Health Sciences University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Get the full radiologic technology details for Northwestern Health Sciences University

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Century College landed the #6 spot for radiologic technology this year. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public university. Century College awarded about 29 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Century College earn around $65,588 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,837. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Century College

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Washburn University came in at #7 for radiologic technology this year. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Topeka. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 22 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Washburn University earn around $62,106 in the first couple years of their career. Washburn University graduates carry a median of $22,083 in student loans. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Washburn University

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Mitchell Technical Institute earned the #8 position for radiologic technology this year. Set in the town of Mitchell, Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public institution. About 16 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Mitchell Technical Institute in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $58,960 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Mitchell Technical Institute

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Hutchinson Community College placed #9 among the best radiologic technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Hutchinson. About 15 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Hutchinson Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $54,878 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,917. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Hutchinson Community College

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Saint Louis Community College placed #10 among the best radiologic technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Bridgeton. About 31 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Saint Louis Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Saint Louis Community College generally make around $53,829. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Saint Louis Community College

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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND

University Of Mary placed #11 among the best radiologic technology schools. University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 12 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from University Of Mary earn around $55,153 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full radiologic technology details for University Of Mary

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Mercy College Of Health Sciences earned the #12 position for radiologic technology this year. Located in the city of Des Moines, Mercy College Of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Mercy College Of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $55,912 in their early career. Mercy College Of Health Sciences graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. See the full radiologic technology program report for Mercy College Of Health Sciences

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Missouri State University Springfield came in at #13 for radiologic technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 17 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $99,606 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Missouri State University Springfield

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Lake Superior College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Lake Superior College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. About 22 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Lake Superior College in the most recent year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Lake Superior College earn a median of $53,192 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750. See the full radiologic technology program report for Lake Superior College

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Rasmussen College Minnesota ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit university. There were roughly 16 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Rasmussen College Minnesota in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $51,036 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full radiologic technology program report for Rasmussen College Minnesota

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North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #16 for radiologic technology this year. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn around $55,321 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,039 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from North Dakota State University Main Campus

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Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health placed #17 among the best radiologic technology schools. Located in the city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 30 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health generally make around $55,308. Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health

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Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO

Jefferson College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. Jefferson College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Hillsboro. There were roughly 17 radiologic technology students who graduated with this degree at Jefferson College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their radiologic technology degree from Jefferson College earn around $46,769 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Jefferson College

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Linn State Technical College earned the #19 position for radiologic technology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Linn. About 10 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Linn State Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Linn State Technical College generally make around $47,669. Typical student debt for the program is $11,042. See the full radiologic technology program report for Linn State Technical College

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Cleveland Chiropractic College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Overland Park. The six-year graduation rate is 100%. About 19 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Cleveland Chiropractic College in the most recent year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Cleveland Chiropractic College earn a median of $39,505 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,625 to complete this degree. See the full radiologic technology program report for Cleveland Chiropractic College

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Cox College
Springfield, MO

Cox College earned the #21 position for radiologic technology this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Cox College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 100% of students finish within six years. Cox College awarded about 22 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $58,206 in their early career. Cox College graduates carry a median of $25,641 in student loans. Read more about the radiologic technology program at Cox College

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Northwest Iowa Community College placed #22 among the best radiologic technology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Sheldon. Northwest Iowa Community College awarded about 12 radiologic technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $54,373 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,271. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Northwest Iowa Community College

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Iowa Central Community College placed #23 among the best radiologic technology schools. Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Fort Dodge. About 18 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Iowa Central Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, radiologic technology degree recipients from Iowa Central Community College generally make around $50,501. Typical student debt for the program is $15,186. More information about a degree in radiologic technology from Iowa Central Community College

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Minnesota State Community And Technical College placed #24 among the best radiologic technology schools. Set in the rural area of Fergus Falls, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 31 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Minnesota State Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Radiologic Technology graduates of Minnesota State Community And Technical College earn a median of $55,649 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,702. See the full radiologic technology program report for Minnesota State Community And Technical College

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Riverland Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best radiologic technology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Austin. About 34 radiologic technology degrees were awarded at Riverland Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the radiologic technology program make about $49,194 in their early career. Riverland Community College graduates carry a median of $15,732 in student loans. Get the full radiologic technology details for Riverland Community College

Rest of the Top 40 Radiologic Technology Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong radiologic technology education:

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St Lukes College
Sioux City, IA
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Sanford Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 57 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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