MRI Technologist Programs in California: 9 Colleges and Schools
9 California schools reported mri technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 678 students: 3 private nonprofit, 6 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · California · CIP 51.0920
9 schools in California graduated 678 MRI Techs in 2024, out of 83 schools nationally. By type: 3 private nonprofit, 6 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (8), certificate (4).
The largest program is Smith Chason College in Los Angeles with 159 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 9 California schools
Hover a segmentNCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in California
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith Chason College | Los Angeles | 159 |
| 2 | CBD College | Los Angeles | 133 |
| 3 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Jose | 128 |
| 4 | Career Networks Institute | Santa Ana | 119 |
| 5 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | Sherman Oaks | 71 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in California by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles · 2 schools | ||||
| Smith Chason College | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 159 | Website ↗ |
| CBD College | Private nonprofit | associate | 133 | Website ↗ |
| Lakewood · 1 school | ||||
| National Polytechnic College | Private for-profit | associate, certificate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Lancaster · 1 school | ||||
| High Desert Medical College | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Loma Linda · 1 school | ||||
| Loma Linda University | Private nonprofit | certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Sacramento · 1 school | ||||
| Sacramento Ultrasound Institute | Private for-profit | associate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| San Jose · 1 school | ||||
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | Private for-profit | associate | 128 | Website ↗ |
| Santa Ana · 1 school | ||||
| Career Networks Institute | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 119 | Website ↗ |
| Sherman Oaks · 1 school | ||||
| Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | Private nonprofit | associate | 71 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 9 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | 678 | this page |
| Nevada | 1 | 3 | Programs in Nevada → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about MRI Tech programs in California
- How many MRI Tech programs are in California?
- 9 colleges and schools reported mri technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 678 students.
- Which California program is the largest?
- Smith Chason College in Los Angeles, with 159 graduates in 2024, followed by CBD College in Los Angeles (133).
- Are California programs mostly public?
- 3 private nonprofit, 6 private for-profit of the 9 schools.
- What does an MRI Tech earn in California?
- Typical MRI Tech pay in California is $124,000 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $95,480 nationally.