Radiography programs in the El Paso area
3 accredited programs train radiologic technologists in the El Paso area. Here is how their graduates do on the ARRT exam, how many find jobs, and what each publishes as its cost.
The short version
- Southwest University at El Paso reports the highest ARRT exam rate in the area, 78.9% (2020 to 2024), against a Texas program median of 92.6%.
- Results vary widely: Pima Medical Institute, El Paso reports 61.9%, 17 points below the area's best.
- Only Pima Medical Institute, El Paso publishes a total cost ($49,971); the others list per-credit tuition or nothing.
- Radiologic technologists around El Paso earn a median of $72,810, 7% below the Texas median of $78,630.
- Pima Medical Institute, El Paso is below JRCERT's benchmark or on probation; see its page for details.
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Every radiography program in the area
Highest ARRT exam rate first. Tap a program for its full outcomes, cost breakdown and sources. 2
| Program | ARRT exam rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest University at El Paso AAS, El Paso | 78.9% | 97.6% | Not published |
| Pima Medical Institute, El Paso AAS, El Paso | 61.9% | 89.3% | $49,971 |
| El Paso Community College, Rio Grande AAS, El Paso | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
Other career programs in the El Paso area
How to read these numbers
Graduates who passed the ARRT radiography exam on the first attempt within six months of graduating, divided by those who took it. JRCERT requires programs to report a five-year average and sets a 75% benchmark. Job placement: graduates employed in the radiologic sciences within 12 months, divided by those actively seeking work there. All Texas radiography programs
Sources and dates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034), May 2025 estimates.
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), checked Nov. 2026.
- Southwest University at El Paso: outcomes, program effectiveness data, checked Nov. 5, 2026.
- Pima Medical Institute, El Paso: outcomes, Updated 07/15/2026; completion is 2025 (31 of 44).
- Pima Medical Institute Additional Tuition Disclosure, Radiography, Listed as current (posted August 2026).
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