Radiography programs in the Houston area
10 accredited programs train radiologic technologists in the Houston 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
- Lone Star College, CyFair reports the highest ARRT exam rate in the area, 98.0% (2021 to 2025), against a Texas program median of 92.6%.
- Results vary widely: Harris Health School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging reports 79.8%, 18 points below the area's best.
- Of the 10 programs, 5 publish a total cost, from $4,950 at Harris Health School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging to $49,971 at Pima Medical Institute, Houston.
These lines are generated from the numbers on this page and change when the data does.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star College, CyFair AAS, Cypress | 98.0% | 100% | Not published |
| Lone Star College, Montgomery AAS, Conroe | 98.0% | 98.0% | Not published |
| San Jacinto College, Central AAS, Pasadena | 96.3% | 100% | $7,917 to $11,821 |
| Houston City College AAS, Houston | 95.0% | 98.8% | Not published |
| MD Anderson School of Health Professions Certificate, Houston | 92.9% | 100% | Not published |
| Galveston College AAS, Galveston | 87.4% | 100% | $7,000 to $8,500 |
| Pima Medical Institute, Houston AAS, Houston | 85.8% | 95.1% | $49,971 |
| Harris Health School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging Certificate, Bellaire | 79.8% | 93.8% | $4,950 |
| College of the Mainland AAS, Texas City | Not reported | Not reported | $6,919 |
| Wharton County Junior College AAS, Wharton | Not reported | Not reported | Not published |
Other career programs in the Houston 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.
- Lone Star College, CyFair: outcomes, program effectiveness data, checked Nov. 5, 2026.
- Lone Star College, Montgomery: outcomes, JRCERT program page; no years shown and it still lists next review 10/01/2024, so figures may be dated. Program's own 2020-2024 PDF was blocked..
- San Jacinto College, Central: outcomes, JRCERT program page; no years or counts shown.
- Houston City College: outcomes, Page last modified October 5, 2026; completion is 2025 (43 of 49).
- MD Anderson School of Health Professions: outcomes, Program page (no as-of date); completion is 2025 (28 of 28).
- Galveston College: outcomes, 2020-2024 PED document (no as-of date); completion is 2024 (19 of 22). JRCERT page (jrcert.org/?p=17134) shows pass 84%, placement 96%, completion 92%..
- Pima Medical Institute, Houston: outcomes, Updated 1/16/2026; completion is 2024 (43 of 48).
- Harris Health School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging: outcomes, program effectiveness data, checked Nov. 5, 2026.
- Harris Health School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging, radiography program costs, Undated costs page, live Nov. 5, 2026, Harris County resident.
- College of the Mainland 2025 RT Information Packet, Information packet dated 6/1/2025, in-district.
- Galveston College Radiography program page, Undated estimate on program page.
- San Jacinto College Medical Radiography admission information, Undated page, live Nov 5, 2026.
- Pima Medical Institute Additional Tuition Disclosure, Radiography, Listed as current (posted August 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