Weatherford College radiography program costs $15,675 to $20,520. Here is how its graduates do.
An AAS program in Weatherford, 21 months. 92.0% of its graduates passed the ARRT exam on the first try.
The short version
- Its ARRT exam rate (92.0%) is close to the Texas program median of 92.6%.
- 99.0% of graduates looking for work in the field found a job, by JRCERT's measure.
- 95.0% of students who started finished the program.
- Its published cost is above 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 1.9 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 5 parts. In-district price. Out-of-district is $20,520 (Wise County residents $17,562) and out-of-state $25,212. Physical exam and immunizations vary and are not included.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 (fall): tuition, fees, books, uniforms, background check and CPR | $4,921 |
| Semester 2 (spring) | $2,713 |
| Semester 3 (summer) | $990 |
| Semester 4 (fall) | $4,054 |
| Semester 5 (spring), including ARRT, state license and graduation | $2,997 |
| Total 1 | $15,675 |
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. 2026-2027 rates (revised March 2026).
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 AAS, Fort Worth | 97.4% | 95.7% | $4,736 |
| Weatherford College (this page) 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
- 21 months
- Schedule
- Full-day attendance, Monday through Friday
- Starts
- Fall only (August); apply February to early May
- Before you apply
- Finish Anatomy and Physiology I, College Algebra, Intro to Psychology and English Composition I by the end of spring, with a 2.5 GPA and sciences within the last 5 years.
- Accreditation
- JRCERT, Accredited, 8-year award (2017)
- Leads to
- ARRT radiography certification exam
Sources and dates
- Weatherford College Radiologic Technology Tuition and Fees 2026-2027, 2026-2027 rates (revised March 2026).
- JRCERT program outcomes for Weatherford College, JRCERT program page; completion labeled 2022, lists next review 07/01/2025, so figures are likely dated.
- 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