The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled health care professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body.
Throughout the program, you'll gain skills in:
As a graduate, you can pursue a role as a Radiologic Technologist.
You may also seek advanced certification in Computed Tomography, MRI, Mammography,
Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Bone Densitometry.
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All Health Science applicants must attend a mandatory information session. Check dates and times for available sessions.
The application to your program will be provided once you have attended a session.
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2026 Radiography Admission Policy (PDF)
The Johnston Community College Radiography Program is accredited by the :
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
(312) 704-53400
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and current award letter can be found at the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
The mission of the Radiologic Science Division of Johnston Community College is to graduate safe Practitioners capable of performing adequately at the entry level and passing the National Certification Examination.
Program Mission
The mission of the Radiologic Science Division of Johnston Community College is to graduate safe Practitioners capable of performing adequately at the entry level and passing the National Certification Examination.
Program Goals and Outcomes
Students will be clinically competent.
Students will appropriately use problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Students will be able to effectively communicate information.
Students/Graduates will demonstrate professionalism and professional growth and development.
Program Effectiveness is established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Program Effectiveness data must include the program's job placement rate, completion rate, and credentialing examination rate.
Program Effectiveness (PDF) Report
Job Placement Rate
The annual job placement rate is calculated using the 12-month post-graduation data for employment.
The job placement rate is defined as the number of graduates employed in radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences.
The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as:
Program Completion Rate
The annual program completion rate is calculated for students who exit the program for academic reasons. Student who exit due to nonacademic reasons are not considered in the completion rate.
Credentialing Examination Pass Rate
The credentialing pass rate is calculated for the number of students who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination within six months of graduation. For more information regarding program effectiveness data visit the JRCERT website.
In-State Tuition and Fees-includes related and core courses - 73 credit hours (subject to change | $6,082.50 |
Dosimeter fees- $50 each semester-(subject to change) | $250.00 |
Radiation Markers (R-L/2 sets) | $40.00 |
Healthcare Provider (Registration Fee and Card) | $77.50 |
Books (for the 2 years) | $1,000.00 - $1,500.00 |
Lab Fee (One time incurred 1st Semester) | $75.00 |
Uniforms, etc... | $275.00 |
Professional Liability Insurance (Annually $20) | $40.00 |
Physical Exam & Lab Work | $345.00 |
Criminal Background, Drug Screen, and Immunization Tracker | $150.00 |
Annual drug screening requirements per clinical contracts | $70.00 |
Testing Admission to Program (TEAS)-cost varies per location | $115.00 |
Testing Fees (certification) | $225.00 |
Graduation Fees | $80.00 |
NCSRT annual conference (optional-highly recommended) | $300.00 |
Registry Review Seminar (optional-highly recommended) | $200.00 |
Total Estimate Cost | $9,325.00 - $9,825.00 |
Mileage to clinical and JCC main campus is not included in these approximate costs.
JCC RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM GRADING SYSTEM
The JCC radiography program uses a 7 point grading scale. Students must maintain a 77 (C) or higher at the completion of each course is the program of study to progress in the program.
A( 93-100) B(92-85) C (84-77) D (76-70) F (Below 70)
All courses must be kept in sequence. Related courses must be taken in the semester that they are listed in the program of study.
JCC RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM GRADUATION POLICY
Radiography students are eligible for the Associates of Applied Science Degree upon meeting the following requirements: