Medical Radiography Admission Information
Radiographers are the eyes of the medical field. Ready to join the ranks? Learn how
to perform radiologic diagnostic procedures, protect patients from radiation, and
evaluate radiographic images. After earning an AAS, you are eligible for the national
ARRT certification exam and may obtain a license from the Texas Medical Board.
Application periods:
Fall semester: March 1 - May 1
Spring semester: August 1 - October 1
Summer semester: November 1 - January 15
After you’ve been admitted to San Jac, follow these steps to apply to the medical
radiography program. By the way, if you haven't applied to San Jac, you'll need to do that first. Be sure to submit any prior college transcripts to the college for evaluation. All prospective radiography students are required to attend a medical radiography
program information session for the current application period. Radiography faculty and staff will provide an overview of the program and how to
apply. Request official transcripts from all institutions you've previously attended, including
San Jac, to submit with your application. Applicants will need to request official
transcripts be sent to themselves, then scanned and saved as a PDF for upload. Unofficial
transcripts printed from college websites will not be accepted. Next, log in to your SOS account and complete a degree evaluation “What If” for AAS
Medical Radiography. Choose the academic year to which you are applying. You'll need
to submit your degree evaluation with your Medical Radiography program application.
Before you can be accepted into the radiography program, you’ll need to earn a grade
of 'C' or higher in all prerequisite courses which includes: Once you're enrolled in the Medical Radiography AAS degree, you’ll also complete general
education courses in humanities or fine arts, as well as PSYC 2301. These are important
parts of your degree plan and help round out your education. Required for all radiography students, the HESI A2 exam is a 4.5 hour timed, computerized
test that evaluates your readiness for the program. Be sure to read the HESI A2 exam
instruction packet.
After you’ve completed all steps, it’s time to apply to the program. The application
periods are: Applications will be evaluated with our admission scoring rubric. Review our admissions criteria prior to applying.How to apply
Students are admitted every semester into the program. Due to the number of clinicals
available, students are admitted on a competitive basis. Please follow the steps below
to apply.
If you have any questions or just want to talk to someone about the program, please reach out to us.
Attend an Information Session
Gather Official Transcripts
Transcripts from other colleges attended should also be submitted to the San Jac Admissions
office.Process Degree Evaluation
Complete Your Prereqs
Complete the HESI A2 Exam
Apply to the Medical Radiography Program
Helpful Resources
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.
Approximate Program Costs
| In-District | Out-of-District | |
| Prerequisite courses (12 credit hours) | $996 | $1,728 |
| Required GE courses (6 credit hours) | $498 | $864 |
| Program core courses (46 credit hours) | $3,818 | $6,624 |
| Total Program Course Costs | $5,312 | $9,216 |
Additional Program Costs
| Vendor | Cost | |
| Program core course textbooks & materials | Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore | $900 |
| Background check & drug screening (first and third semesters) | Castlebranch | $180 |
| Immunizations & physical: TB, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hep B, Hep C antibody test, Seasonal Flu | Various Vendors | $700 |
| CPR for healthcare providers | American Heart Association | $100 |
| Uniforms | Career Uniforms | $140 |
| Radiography markers (2 sets) | PBMarkers | $60 |
|
Clinical management system |
Trajecsys | $150 |
| Texas medical board state license (fifth semester) | Texas Medical Board | $170 |
| ARRT certification exam | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | $225 |
| Total additional program costs | $2,625 |
Approximate Total Program Costs
- In-District: $7,937
- Out-of-District: $11,841
Additional Information
- The program is paid for by the semester. All tuition and fees must be paid in full before published deadline dates.
- “In-District” includes the following Independent School Districts: Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena and Sheldon. Students who are not residents of Texas, including foreign students, will be required to pay additional fees. Please see residency status categories.
- Students are responsible for their expenses incurred while in the program. Students are required to furnish their own travel related to their clinical educational experiences.
- An electronic device will be required for the program; however, it is not included in the cost sheet. Specific device requirements will be discussed at the pre-enrollment meeting. Please do not make any purchases until after attending this meeting.
See the goals and outcomes we set for our students to achieve.
All Radiography students receive hands-on training at clinical sites around the Houston area. Check out the program information and clinical obligations to learn more.
Don't let costs keep you from applying!
Medical Radiography Success Rates
Accreditation Information
The San Jacinto College Medical Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
20 North Wacker Dr., Suite 2850
Chicago IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Web: www.JRCERT.org
The program’s current accreditation award is 8 years.
General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter
can be found here at JRCERT.org.
