### SUMMARY

 Studying Radiography is not only a valuable choice, but often a mandatory first step for undergraduates seeking to pursue a career as a radiographist, a radiography lab technician, or a radiography equipment supplier. In fact, radiography is a very rare major coming in at the 157th most popular area of study. In the last year, there were 1,790 radiography graduates. In-state tuition for radiography at private universities is, on average, 2.6 times more costly than their public peers.

 With just 80 colleges having programs for radiography you could have limited options as to the institutions you can choose from. If you're looking to immerse yourself with other radiography undergraduates, consider looking at schools in Texas which have more undergrads admitted to radiography than any other state. Zooming out, the top region to get a degree in radiography is in the Southeast region with [AdventHealth University](/colleges/adventhealth-university), [Northwestern State University of Louisiana](/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana), and [East Tennessee State University](/colleges/east-tennessee-state-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to study radiography is the Lone Star Conference with [Midwestern State University](/colleges/midwestern-state-university) representing the conference. That being said, our choice for the best school for radiography is [University of Nebraska Medical Center](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-medical-center), and here you can find our comprehensive list for the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively 'best' school might not actually be the 'best' school for every student. There might be tons of facets to consider when deciding on college. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely alter your feelings of which school to attend. Here at authority.org, we have weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which radiography university is home to the top campus, the answer is [St John's University-New York](/colleges/st-john-s-university-new-york). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which university is home to the top campus, then we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, government databases, professor reviews, and more to compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our choice for the college with the best student life for radiography is [Bellin College](/colleges/bellin-college). Curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about our top recommendations. Many of our decisions will probably shock you.

 If price is a significant influence in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university). [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university)&nbspappears to be the most expensive university for radiography, at least regarding out of state enrollment. We do have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the price tag at [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may care to know that radiography is the 333rd most expensive program in the United States, with an average associated cost of $21,000. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for radiography on our list is Connecticut demonstrated by a cost of $46,790 at the main college in the state Quinnipiac University. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the U.S. for radiography is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university) with a cost of $46,790, [Saint Joseph's College of Maine](/colleges/saint-joseph-s-college-of-maine) with a cost of $36,720, and [MCPHS University](/colleges/mcphs-university) with a cost of $33,600.

 Our cheapest region for radiography is the Southwest region which is represented by [Midwestern State University](/colleges/midwestern-state-university) with a cost of $7,516 and [The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-md-anderson-cancer-center) with a cost of $21,946. In better news, the most affordable university for radiography is [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas](/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-barranquitas). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying around $9,100 for a degree in radiography. The cost swells substantially to an average of $20,300 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our pick for the university constituting the best value for radiography: [MCPHS University](/colleges/mcphs-university). Here you can find our comprehensive list about the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this list is based on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for radiography students range widely, but two-years after graduation graduates will regularly earn in the neighborhood of $56,000. There is much variation in pay; highest paid earners can rake in up to $91,800. Even straight out of university, the lowest end jobs within the radiography space earn $33,100, which isn't that bad. The top earning graduates for radiography come from [MCPHS University](/colleges/mcphs-university)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of radiography lies pretty bad, ranking in only the 18th percentile of all programs. The college with the highest composite diversity for radiography is [St John's University-New York](/colleges/st-john-s-university-new-york)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Radiography major only sits within the 12th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, ranking in the 23rd percentile. White students compose the largest proportion at 73% of those majoring in radiography. Additionally, 78% of students pursuing a radiography degree are women.

 We have insufficient professors data for radiography to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. If we incorporate information beyond basic rankings it becomes clear that the college possessing the overall best instructors for radiography is [The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-md-anderson-cancer-center). One will find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the top instructors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for radiography is [University of St Francis](/colleges/university-of-st-francis). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we do have an extensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, we do hope you understand that considering academics from context primarily formed from superlatives might cause problems. We at Authority encourage you to explore our other pages on different universities and peruse a couple of our helpful background pages on beneficial things to look out for as your university search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Radiography is the 157th most popular degree in America, with 1,790 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #158 [Child Development](/rankings/best-colleges-for-child-development), and narrowly lost to #156 [Quality Control and Safety Technologies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-quality-control-and-safety-technologies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 80 colleges across the nation, and is the 200th most widely offered degree. It is not offered at any of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 73% of colleges offering radiography are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most radiography graduates, largely led by [AdventHealth University](/colleges/adventhealth-university), while it’s the Lone Star Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Texas ranks highest, with particular help from [Midwestern State University](/colleges/midwestern-state-university) and [The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-md-anderson-cancer-center).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more radiography graduates than [Gadsden State Community College](/colleges/gadsden-state-community-college), which graduated 158 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study radiography). More students studied radiography as a percentage of total students at [Pima Medical Institute-Tucson](/colleges/pima-medical-institute-tucson) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Radiography is the 333rd most expensive degree in the US, with a median cost of $20,995 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #334, [Science Teacher Education](rankings/best-colleges-for-science-teacher-education), with a median cost of $20,946).

 New England has the most expensive colleges with first-class radiography programs predominantly led by [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university) with an annual cost of $46,790. Connecticut is the most expensive state for radiography also led by [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 61.21% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 13.3% less than your average private school. So, if you're looking into studying at a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [Quinnipiac University](/colleges/quinnipiac-university), which is the 168th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas](/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-barranquitas). It costs just $4,560 per year, and it's its radiography program is ranked #24. Another more affordable pick would be #20, [Atenas College](/colleges/atenas-college) in Manatí Municipio, PR with a cost of $5,580 for in-state students and $5,580 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is a major investment for most undergraduates. It is critical to make sure you are well positioned to justify your investment. We aim for the following career and income information to assist you in making an intelligent decision when choosing your major.

 The average Radiography major earns a starting salary of $48,011 a year (top 24%). Further into their work lives, they ordinarily make somewhere between $33,139 and $91,791, but average close to $55,990. To put it in context, that's 45% higher than the national average.

 The most popular job title for a Radiography graduate is Staff Technologist, which commonly make approximately $58,000; next are Staff Radiologic Technologist and Radiologic Technologist Assistant, which normally make near $30,000 and $19,000 respectively.

 The Rocky Mountains has the most well paid Radiography graduates. The most well paid state for Radiography alumni is UT. Big West Conference has the most well paid Radiography graduates of any conference..



### STUDENTS

 College often can be an exceedingly influential time in one's life; it is a time for individual progress and evolution. Undergrads begin to discover their purpose and build many of the rudimentary skills to be a successful member of society. But growth isn't solely found in a classroom environment - the late nights discussing Camus with a schoolmate, the personal lesson gained from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different viewpoint. Therefore, a diverse student population tremendously improves what you gain from your time at university.

 Radiography is a less racially diverse major than average\*. 73% of America's Radiography majors are white students, followed by latino students (15%), black students (5%), and asian students (3%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [St John's University-New York](/colleges/st-john-s-university-new-york) located in Queens, NY.

 Second, Radiography significatly skews female, with just about seven ninths of students majoring in Radiography identifying as women. [Oakland University](/colleges/oakland-university) in Rochester Hills, MI has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is economic diversity. Sadly, Radiography is less socioeconomically diverse than 88% of subjects in the US. 36% of its majors come from low income homes, 16% are from homes earning between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 18% grew up in families that take home over $110,000 a year. [Northwest Missouri State University](/colleges/northwest-missouri-state-university) has the most fiscally diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NY is the most diverse state for Radiography. The Southeast is the most diverse region, and the Big East Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 15%
* White: 73%
* Other: 3%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 22%
* Female: 78%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 36%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 18%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 78%
* Out of State: 21%
* International: 1%


2023 Radiography Salary

There are about 46,517 students enrolled in Radiography in the USA.

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