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Basic Certificates in Radiologic Technology

423 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 83 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a basic certificate in radiography. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 40% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Education Levels of Radiography Majors

In 2020-2021, 423 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 6,735
Bachelor’s Degree 1,496
Undergraduate Certificate 1,030
Basic Certificate 423

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 74.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 106
Women 317
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The racial-ethnic distribution of radiography basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 32
Black or African American 35
Hispanic or Latino 81
White 243
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 32
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There are 83 colleges that offer a basic certificate in radiography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Galveston College

Galveston, Texas
38 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Galveston College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their basic certificate in radiography from Galveston College. Of these students, 74% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

30 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in radiography. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their basic certificate in radiography from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. About 90% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Community College of Denver

Denver, Colorado
27 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Denver is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in radiography. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their basic certificate in radiography from CCD. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#4

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, Arizona
23 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 23 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at GateWay Community College. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#4

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
23 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in radiography. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at CCAC. Of these students, 78% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, California
19 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bakersfield College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in radiography. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their basic certificate in radiography from Bakersfield College. Of these students, 74% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
19 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Lone Star College System. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their basic certificate in radiography from North Harris Montgomery. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#8

St Philip's College

San Antonio, Texas
15 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Philip's College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in radiography. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at St Philip's College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#8

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Sandersville, Georgia
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Oconee Fall Line Technical College. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The radiography program at Oconee Fall Line Technical College awarded 15 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, North Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Edgecombe Community College. The radiography program at Edgecombe Community College awarded 14 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Community College of Baltimore County. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The radiography program at Community College of Baltimore County awarded 13 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Western Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in radiography. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at Virginia Western Community College. Of these students, 92% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is El Centro College. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at El Centro College. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tarrant County College District. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The radiography program at Tarrant County College District awarded 10 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#15

Kettering College

Kettering, Ohio
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Kettering College. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,828 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their basic certificate in radiography from Kettering College. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Folsom Lake College

Folsom, California
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Folsom Lake College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in radiography. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The radiography program at Folsom Lake College awarded 9 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#17

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Bellevue College. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at BC. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, California
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for radiography majors who are seeking their basic certificate is San Joaquin Delta College. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. The radiography program at San Joaquin Delta College awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#18

AdventHealth University

Orlando, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

AdventHealth University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in radiography. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,775 per year. The radiography program at AdventHealth University awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

Las Cruces, New Mexico
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 basic certificates were handed out to radiography majors at NMSU Dona Ana. Of these students, 57% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to radiography that offer basic certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Emergency Medical Technology 17,138
Surgical Technology 924
Allied Health/Treatment Professions 908
Electrocardiograph Technology 538
Medical Radiologic Technology 204

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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