Tarrant County College, Trinity River East radiography program costs $4,736. Here is how its graduates do.
An AAS program in Fort Worth, 2 years (6 terms), 64 credits. 114 of its 117 graduates passed the ARRT exam on the first try over Most recent 5 program years (years not labeled on the form).
The short version
- Its ARRT exam rate (97.4%) is above the Texas program median of 92.6%.
- 95.7% of graduates looking for work in the field found a job, by JRCERT's measure.
- 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 0.6 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
The school's estimate. In-state, in-county rate. Out-of-county price is not listed.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 64-credit AAS (in-county) | $4,736 |
| Total 1 | $4,736 |
* How we calculated this: Partial: tuition and fees only; textbooks, uniforms and other materials are not included.
Not included: living costs. 2026-2027.
What radiologic technologists earn around Fort Worth
The median yearly wage for radiologic technologists in the Fort Worth metro area is $83,140. 3 Payback time sets aside 10% of that each year toward the program cost.
Other radiography programs in the Fort Worth area
| Program | ARRT exam rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County College, Trinity River East (this page) AAS, Fort Worth | 97.4% | 95.7% | $4,736 |
| Weatherford College AAS, Weatherford | 92.0% | 99.0% | $15,675 to $20,520 |
| North Central Texas College AAS, Gainesville | 90.4% | 100% | Not published |
Program facts
- Credential
- AAS
- Length
- 2 years (6 terms), 64 credits
- Before you apply
- Finish Anatomy and Physiology I and II with a C or better within the last 5 years.
- Entrance exam
- HESI A2
- Accreditation
- JRCERT, Accredited
- Leads to
- ARRT radiography certification exam
Sources and dates
- Tarrant County College Radiologic Technology program page, 2026-2027.
- Tarrant County College, Trinity River East program outcomes page, PED form with calendar years left blank; completion table blank.
- 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