San Jacinto College, Central radiography program costs $7,917 to $11,821. Here is how its graduates do.
An AAS program in Pasadena, 21 months. 96.3% of its graduates passed the ARRT exam on the first try.
The short version
- Its ARRT exam rate (96.3%) is above the Texas program median of 92.6%.
- 100% of graduates looking for work in the field found a job, by JRCERT's measure.
- 96.2% 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.
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How graduates do
JRCERT requires every accredited program to publish the same outcome measures, so they can be compared program to program. 4
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 program core courses (46 credit hours). In-district price; out-of-district is $11,821. A required electronic device is not included.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite courses (12 credit hours) | $996 |
| Required general education courses (6 credit hours) | $498 |
| Program core courses (46 credit hours) | $3,818 |
| Textbooks and materials | $900 |
| Background check and drug screening | $145 |
| Immunizations and physical | $700 |
| CPR for healthcare providers | $100 |
| Uniforms | $155 |
| Radiography markers (2 sets) | $60 |
| Clinical tracking system (Trajecsys) | $150 |
| Texas Medical Board license | $170 |
| ARRT certification exam | $225 |
| Total 1 | $7,917 |
Not included: living costs. Undated page, live Nov 5, 2026.
What radiologic technologists earn around Houston
The median yearly wage for radiologic technologists in the Houston metro area is $80,780. 3 Payback time sets aside 10% of that each year toward the program cost.
Other radiography programs in the Houston area
| 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 (this page) 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 |
Program facts
- Credential
- AAS
- Length
- 21 months
- Schedule
- Face-to-face classes (one course online) with clinical training at Houston-area sites
- Starts
- Fall, spring and summer (admits every semester)
- Before you apply
- Finish College Algebra, Anatomy and Physiology I (lecture and lab), English Composition I and RADR 1201 (Intro to Radiography) with a C or better.
- Entrance exam
- HESI A2
- Accreditation
- JRCERT, Accredited, 8-year award (next review 09/01/2031 per JRCERT)
- Leads to
- ARRT radiography certification exam
Sources and dates
- San Jacinto College Medical Radiography admission information, Undated page, live Nov 5, 2026.
- JRCERT program outcomes for San Jacinto College, Central, JRCERT program page; no years or counts shown.
- 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