Radiologic Technologist Programs in California: 39 Colleges and Schools
39 California schools reported radiologic technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,172 students: 27 public, 4 private nonprofit, 8 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
39
Schools in California
1,172
Graduates in 2024
27
Public colleges
8
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · California · CIP 51.0911
39 schools in California graduated 1,172 Rad Techs in 2024, out of 546 schools nationally. By type: 27 public, 4 private nonprofit, 8 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (32), certificate (20), bachelor's (4), master's (3).
The largest program is Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in San Jose with 169 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 39 California schools
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Public · 69%
4
Private nonprofit · 10%
8
Private for-profit · 21%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in California
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Jose | 169 |
| 2 | Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa | 110 |
| 3 | Cypress College | Cypress | 78 |
| 4 | American Career College-Ontario | Ontario | 59 |
| 5 | Modern Technology School | Fountain Valley | 58 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in California by city
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39 of 39 schools listed · 35 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles · 4 schools | ||||
| American Career College-Los Angeles | Private for-profit | associate | 42 | Website ↗ |
| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's, certificate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Los Angeles City College | Public | associate, certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Smith Chason College | Private for-profit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Lancaster · 2 schools | ||||
| Career Care Institute | Private for-profit | certificate | 44 | Website ↗ |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | Public | associate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| Anaheim · 1 school | ||||
| American Career College-Anaheim | Private for-profit | associate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Aptos · 1 school | ||||
| Cabrillo College | Public | associate, certificate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Bakersfield · 1 school | ||||
| Bakersfield College | Public | associate, certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Carson · 1 school | ||||
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | Public | master's | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Chula Vista · 1 school | ||||
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | Private for-profit | associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Costa Mesa · 1 school | ||||
| Orange Coast College | Public | associate, certificate | 110 | Website ↗ |
| Cypress · 1 school | ||||
| Cypress College | Public | certificate, associate | 78 | Website ↗ |
| Folsom · 1 school | ||||
| Folsom Lake College | Public | certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Fountain Valley · 1 school | ||||
| Modern Technology School | Private for-profit | certificate | 58 | Website ↗ |
| Fresno · 1 school | ||||
| Fresno City College | Public | associate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Hayward · 1 school | ||||
| Life Chiropractic College West | Private nonprofit | master's | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Loma Linda · 1 school | ||||
| Loma Linda University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Long Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Long Beach City College | Public | associate, certificate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Los Altos Hills · 1 school | ||||
| Foothill College | Public | associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Marysville · 1 school | ||||
| Yuba College | Public | associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Merced · 1 school | ||||
| Merced College | Public | certificate, associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Moorpark · 1 school | ||||
| Moorpark College | Public | certificate, associate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Northridge · 1 school | ||||
| California State University-Northridge | Public | bachelor's | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Oakland · 1 school | ||||
| Merritt College | Public | associate, certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Ontario · 1 school | ||||
| American Career College-Ontario | Private for-profit | associate | 59 | Website ↗ |
| Pasadena · 1 school | ||||
| Pasadena City College | Public | associate, certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Rancho Cucamonga · 1 school | ||||
| Chaffey College | Public | associate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Redwood City · 1 school | ||||
| Canada College | Public | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| San Diego · 1 school | ||||
| San Diego Mesa College | Public | associate, certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| San Francisco · 1 school | ||||
| City College of San Francisco | Public | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| San Jose · 1 school | ||||
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | Private for-profit | certificate, associate, bachelor's | 169 | Website ↗ |
| Santa Barbara · 1 school | ||||
| Santa Barbara City College | Public | associate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Santa Rosa · 1 school | ||||
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Public | associate, certificate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Sherman Oaks · 1 school | ||||
| Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | Private nonprofit | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Stockton · 1 school | ||||
| San Joaquin Delta College | Public | associate, certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Torrance · 1 school | ||||
| El Camino Community College District | Public | associate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Walnut · 1 school | ||||
| Mt San Antonio College | Public | associate, certificate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Yucaipa · 1 school | ||||
| Crafton Hills College | Public | associate, certificate | 6 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 39 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 39 | 1,172 | this page |
| Arizona | 7 | 360 | Programs in Arizona → |
| Nevada | 4 | 61 | Programs in Nevada → |
| Oregon | 3 | 79 | Programs in Oregon → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Rad Tech programs in California
- How many Rad Tech programs are in California?
- 39 colleges and schools reported radiologic technologist completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,172 students.
- Which California program is the largest?
- Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in San Jose, with 169 graduates in 2024, followed by Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa (110).
- Are California programs mostly public?
- Yes: 27 public, 4 private nonprofit, 8 private for-profit of the 39 schools.
- What does a Rad Tech earn in California?
- Typical Rad Tech pay in California is $121,260 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $80,110 nationally.