Hendrick Health School of Radiography radiography program costs $6,632. Here is how its graduates do.
A Certificate program in Abilene, About 21 months (5 consecutive 16-week terms, 43 semester hours). 61 of its 70 graduates passed the ARRT exam on the first try over 2019-2023.
The short version
- Its ARRT exam rate (87.1%) is below the Texas program median of 92.6%.
- 100% of graduates looking for work in the field found a job, by JRCERT's measure.
- 94.4% of students who started finished the program.
- Its published cost is at or below the median for Texas radiography programs that publish one ($9,639).
- At 10% of the local median wage for radiologic technologists, the program cost is paid back in about 1.0 years.
These lines are generated from the numbers on this page and change when the data does.
How graduates do
JRCERT requires every accredited program to publish the same outcome measures, so they can be compared program to program. 4
| Year | Passed | Took the exam | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 17 | 82.4% |
| 2022 | 12 | 14 | 85.7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| 2020 | 13 | 16 | 81.3% |
| 2019 | 11 | 12 | 91.7% |
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.
Where the money goes
About half of every dollar goes to tuition. No financial aid is offered; a private loan may be available after acceptance. You must already hold a college degree, so prior college costs are not included.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 |
| Tuition | $4,600 |
| Books (approximate) | $650 |
| Uniforms (approximate) | $250 |
| Criminal history check | $50 |
| Drug screening | $25 |
| CPR, healthcare provider | $50 |
| Immunizations and mask fitting | $475 |
| Caduceus courses | $200 |
| ARRT exam | $225 |
| Texas MRT license application | $82 |
| Total 1 | $6,632 |
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. Undated page, live Nov 5, 2026.
What radiologic technologists earn around Abilene
The median yearly wage for radiologic technologists in the Abilene metro area is $66,520. 3 Payback time sets aside 10% of that each year toward the program cost.
Program facts
- Credential
- Certificate
- Length
- About 21 months (5 consecutive 16-week terms, 43 semester hours)
- Schedule
- Hospital-based certificate
- Starts
- Summer and fall
- Before you apply
- You must already hold a two-year or four-year degree in any subject from a regionally accredited college.
- Accreditation
- JRCERT, Accredited
- Leads to
- ARRT radiography certification exam
Sources and dates
- Hendrick Health School of Radiography Program Cost, Undated page, live Nov 5, 2026.
- Hendrick Health School of Radiography program outcomes page, Page shows 2019-2023 (no as-of date); completion is 2023 (17 of 18). Older than other programs..
- 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.
Every number was checked against its source on Nov. 4, 2026. Spot an error? Report it. Program Outcomes is independent and not affiliated with any school or JRCERT. Our independence policy