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Basic Certificates in Radiologic Technology
Education Levels of Radiography Majors
In 2021-2022, 565 basic certificates were awarded to radiography majors. This earns it the #85 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in radiography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 7,240 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,620 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,097 |
| Basic Certificate | 565 |
Earnings of Radiography Majors With Basic Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for radiography majors with their basic certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for radiography students who are basic certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in radiography. About 76.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 135 |
| Women | 430 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of radiography basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 301 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Most Popular Radiography Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 83 colleges that offer a basic certificate in radiography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Galveston College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 people received their basic certificate in radiography from Galveston College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in radiography. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 people received their basic certificate in radiography from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. About 85% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Community College of Denver is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in radiography. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The radiography program at Community College of Denver awarded 27 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in radiography. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The radiography program at Community College of Allegheny County awarded 23 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
GateWay Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in radiography. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at GateWay Community College. Of these students, 79% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lone Star College System. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 people received their basic certificate in radiography from North Harris Montgomery. About 63% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Oconee Fall Line Technical College. The radiography program at Oconee Fall Line Technical College awarded 15 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
St Philip's College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in radiography. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The radiography program at St Philip's College awarded 15 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Edgecombe Community College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 people received their basic certificate in radiography from Edgecombe Community College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Community College of Baltimore County. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at CCBC. Of these students, 56% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Western Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in radiography. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their basic certificate in radiography from Virginia Western Community College. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is El Centro College. Roughly 69,100 attend the school each year. The radiography program at El Centro College awarded 11 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tarrant County College District. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at Tarrant County College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Kettering College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,598 per year. The radiography program at Kettering College awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year.
Folsom Lake College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in radiography. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The radiography program at Folsom Lake College awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Bellevue College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at BC.
The 18th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Piedmont Virginia Community College. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 people received their basic certificate in radiography from PVCC.
The 18th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is San Joaquin Delta College. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The radiography program at San Joaquin Delta College awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in radiography. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 people received their basic certificate in radiography from NMSU Dona Ana. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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