Medical Imaging Sciences
Update 5.4.2025: The Medical Imaging Sciences department will be holding an informational Zoom meeting for all who are interested in the radiography program. The tenative date for the meeting is June 30, 2025. Please check back for the time and Zoom link to the meeting.
SBCC Radiologic Technology Program
Radiologic Technology or Radiography, (aka X-ray) is the art and science of using radiation (X-ray) to create images of bones, organs, and soft tissues that comprise the human body. Radiologic Technology combines advanced imaging technologies and human compassion for the diagnosis and assessment of diseases. Radiologic Technologists (RT) use their knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, physics, radiographic positioning and techniques to create permanent digital medical images.
The Radiologic Technology profession has advanced and expanded into the specialized areas of computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography to name a few post primary pathways. The profession continues to grow and advance as does the demand for qualified RTs.
The Radiologic Technology Degree Program at SBCC prepares you to work as a RT in the medical field. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Examination (ARRT). We strongly encourage all students to satisfy the SBCC General Education requirements before applying to the program due to the rigorous requirements of the program: ARRT Associate Degree Requirements.
Radiologic Technology Snapshot
Program: Radiologic Technology
Degree: Associate in Science (AS)
Length: 24 months
Start/End: June/May
FT/PT: FT
Number Accepted: 30-35
Application Opens: TBA
Application Deadline: TBA
Prerequisites: Yes
Approx. Cost of Program Tuition: $5,500-$6,000
National Lic./Cert.: Yes
State Lic.Cert.: Yes
Est. Avg. Annu. Salary (SLO, SB, & Ven. Co.): $102,000 - $120,000
About the Radiologic Technology Program
The radiologic technology program at SBCC has an excellent reputation within the community and throughout California for providing well-qualified technologists.
After completing 24 consecutive months of instruction with lectures, on-campus labs, and supervised hands-on experience in an affiliated clinical facility-students receive an Associate in Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and qualify to apply to take the National ARRT Registry Exam in Radiologic Technology.
The Radiologic Technology Program at SBCC has been in existence since the 1960's and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), and approved by the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (RHB). The Radiologic Technology Program was awarded the maximum accreditation award by JRCERT of 8 years in 2018 with re-accreditation occurring in 2026. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found directly on JRCERT’s webpage for SBCC.
The radiography program at SBCC is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
JRCERT mailing address:20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 (312) 704-5300
e-mail: email@cert.org Website: https://www.jrcert.org
The Radiologic Technology Program was awarded the maximum accreditation award by JRCERT
of 8 years in 2018. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation
award letter can be found directly on the JRCERT's webpage for SBCC.
The Radiologic Technology Program is also approved by the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) as an educational program for radiologic technology.
Sacramento, CA 95899-7414
Additional Info
The radiography program at SBCC is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
JRCERT mailing address:
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
mail@cert.org
Website: https://www.jrcert.org