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Radiology tech programs in Arkansas

8 radiology tech programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these radiologic technology programs, and Arkansas has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Radiologic technologists take X-rays and other imaging scans of patients. Most have an associate degree, some a bachelor's, and most states require a license or certification, which usually means finishing an accredited program and passing a certification exam.1 The usual route to certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) takes an associate degree or higher, an ARRT-approved program and a passed exam.2

In Arkansas, 6 of the 8 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 8 programs here are radiography (associate degree, 6 programs), radiography (bachelor's degree, 1 program) and limited-scope X-ray course (1 program).

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How much do radiology tech programs cost in Arkansas?

Two-year degrees (6 programs)
$8,970 to $16,386most of them
Bachelor's degrees (1 program)
$38,777the one with a price
Other radiologic technology programs (1 program)
$1,870the one with a price

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
62%
Working 6 months later
68%
Earned a year, estimated
about $38,500
Length
Not reported
None of the 8 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arkansas may also offer radiology tech programs. How these figures are made

Are there free radiology tech programs in Arkansas?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 8 radiology tech programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding

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8 programs

  • Radiography (bachelor's degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Radiologic Sciences BS

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)

    Jonesboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr), JonesboroRadiography (bachelor's degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,100
    Price if you pay yourself$38,777
    More details about Radiologic Sciences BS at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,786
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,548
    Students counted
    756
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $38,777

  • Radiography (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Radiography - AAS

    University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)

    Fort Smith

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS), Fort SmithRadiography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$24,500
    Price if you pay yourself$24,307

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Radiography - AAS at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
    More details about Radiography - AAS at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,134
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    317
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,307
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Radiography - AAS at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)

  • Radiography (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Radiologic Technology - AAS

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado

    El Dorado

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El DoradoRadiography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,000
    Price if you pay yourself$16,815
    Program website, Radiologic Technology - AAS at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    More details about Radiologic Technology - AAS at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,492
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,760
    Students counted
    291
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,815
    Program website, Radiologic Technology - AAS at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado

  • Limited-scope X-ray courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Limited Licensed Radiologic Technologist

    Petra Allied Health (Springdale)

    Springdale

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Petra Allied Health (Springdale), SpringdaleLimited-scope X-ray courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,870

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Limited Licensed Radiologic Technologist at Petra Allied Health (Springdale)
    More details about Limited Licensed Radiologic Technologist at Petra Allied Health (Springdale)
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,628
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $130
    Students counted
    215
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,870
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Limited Licensed Radiologic Technologist at Petra Allied Health (Springdale)

  • Radiography (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Radiology Technology (Associates of Applied Science)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

    Harrison

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), HarrisonRadiography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,037

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Radiology Technology (Associates of Applied Science) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about Radiology Technology (Associates of Applied Science) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    51%
    Working at 6 months
    53%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,847
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,681
    Students counted
    127
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,037
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Radiology Technology (Associates of Applied Science) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

  • Radiography (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science

    National Park College (Npc)

    Hot Springs

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Park College (Npc), Hot SpringsRadiography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,700
    Price if you pay yourself$15,100
    School website, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science at National Park College (Npc)
    More details about Medical Radiologic Technology/Science at National Park College (Npc)
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    96%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,434
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,500
    Students counted
    79
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,100
    School website, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science at National Park College (Npc)

  • Radiography (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Radiologic Technology

    SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)

    Pine Bluff

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK), Pine BluffRadiography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,700
    Program website, Radiologic Technology at SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
    More details about Radiologic Technology at SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,343
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    59
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,700
    Program website, Radiologic Technology at SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)

  • Radiography (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Radiologic Technology - AAS

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

    Based in Forrest City, AR

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), based in Forrest City, ARRadiography (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,900
    Price if you pay yourself$7,615
    School website, Radiologic Technology - AAS at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    More details about Radiologic Technology - AAS at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,481
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,615
    School website, Radiologic Technology - AAS at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

How to pay for radiology tech programs in Arkansas

WIOA funding can pay for radiology tech programs in Arkansas

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for radiology tech programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for radiology tech programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Radiology tech programs in Arkansas

programs with a price cost under $10,000
3 of 8
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
14th of 22
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
3 of 18
radiology tech programs here, against the typical state's 7
8 vs 7

State comparisons use the same figures as the radiology tech programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Radiology tech programs in Jonesboro, Fort Smith, El Dorado and other Arkansas cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area and 1 online.

Other training in Arkansas

How radiology tech programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Arkansas

Where the Arkansas radiologic technology program numbers come from

Which Arkansas radiologic technology programs are on this list?

These are the radiologic technology programs Arkansas approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arkansas offers.

How the prices and results of Arkansas radiologic technology programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about radiology tech programs in Arkansas

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Radiologic and MRI Technologists
  2. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Primary eligibility pathway requirements
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List