Get Started in Radiologic Technology in Georgia

Georgia is one of the best places in the country to practice radiologic science.

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Georgia is also a great place to study, with a young population and many degree programs in many schools around the state. These programs include many opportunities to pursue an advanced degree, which are relatively rare nationwide.

Radiology Requirements in Georgia

Georgia requires radiologic technologists to hold state licensure before practicing independently. The Georgia Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (GBMIRT) administers licensure under the Georgia Radiation Therapy, Medical Imaging, and Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Act.

To qualify for a radiographer license in Georgia, applicants must:

• Graduate from a JRCERT-accredited radiography program
• Pass the ARRT Radiography (R) certification examination
• Submit a completed application and required fees to GBMIRT
• Pass a criminal background check

Georgia does not currently have a provisional license category that allows new graduates to work unsupervised while awaiting ARRT results, so exam preparation matters enormously for your start date. Licenses must be renewed biennially, and continuing education is required for renewal. Technologists moving to Georgia from another state can apply for licensure by endorsement if they hold a current ARRT credential and active licensure in their home state. Check the GBMIRT website directly for current fee schedules and renewal hour requirements, as those figures update periodically.

Georgia Radiologic Technologist Salary and Job Market

Georgia employs 7,540 radiologic technologists and technicians statewide, making it one of the larger radiography workforces in the Southeast, with a median annual wage of $74,550 according to BLS May 2025 OEWS data. The state also hosts 29 JRCERT-accredited radiography programs, ranging from hospital-based certificates to associate degrees at technical colleges and universities spread across every region, from Dalton in the north to Valdosta in the south.

Median pay for radiologic technologists and technicians in Georgia sits at $74,550 per year, with a mean of $76,120, according to BLS May 2025 OEWS data. The range is wide. Entry-level positions at the 10th percentile earn around $49,730, while experienced techs at the 90th percentile reach $102,840. The middle of the distribution, between the 25th and 75th percentiles, runs from $60,800 to $85,300.

Georgia’s cost of living varies considerably by region. Metro Atlanta salaries tend to be higher, but so are housing and transportation costs. A tech earning $74,550 in Savannah or Albany will find that salary stretches further than the same figure in Buckhead or Alpharetta. If you are comparing programs in rural south Georgia with those in the Atlanta suburbs, factor in both the wages you are likely to earn in each market and what your dollars will actually cover.

Career progression adds real earning power. Radiologic technologists who cross-train into MRI earn a median of $92,060 per year in Georgia, with top earners reaching $109,200 at the 90th percentile, per BLS May 2025 OEWS data. That is a median premium of roughly $17,500 over general radiography. Many programs in this guide provide the foundational credentials that satisfy ARRT eligibility requirements for advanced modality certifications.

Large Employers in Radiology

Large hospitals and medical centers usually have the highest number of total positions for radiologists, and also tend to offer the most competitive salaries and benefits. Four of the hospitals in Georgia have been nationally ranked by the US News & World Report.

What to Look for in a Georgia Radiology Tech Program

JRCERT accreditation is the baseline. Every program on this page holds current JRCERT accreditation, which means the curriculum meets national standards and graduates are eligible to sit the ARRT exam. Beyond that baseline, however, programs in Georgia vary substantially in outcomes and structure. Here is what to examine before you apply.

ARRT Exam Pass Rate

This is the clearest single measure of how well a program prepares you for licensure. Georgia programs in this guide range from 62% to 100% first-attempt pass rates. The state average for ARRT pass rates nationally sits around 85-90%, so any program below that threshold deserves a closer look. Ask admissions staff what ARRT prep resources they provide, whether they run practice exams under timed conditions, and how they support students who struggle in the weeks before the exam.

Completion Rate

Programs with low completion rates often signal financial pressure, academic support gaps, or scheduling conflicts that cause students to withdraw. Completion rates in Georgia range from 57% to 100% in this dataset. A program where fewer than two-thirds of enrolled students finish may cost you time and money if you become part of that attrition. Ask what causes students to leave, and what support exists to keep you on track.

Clinical Training Sites

JRCERT requires a minimum number of clinical hours, and programs in Georgia typically achieve this through partnerships with hospitals, orthopedic clinics, urgent care centers, and outpatient imaging facilities. The breadth and type of clinical sites matter. Larger hospital affiliates expose you to trauma, pediatrics, and complex imaging cases. Outpatient and specialty sites build speed and positioning technique. Review the clinical site lists in the program entries below to understand what settings you will train in and how far you may need to travel.

Program Length

Georgia programs range from 15 months at Southeastern Technical College to 24 months at Albany State University, Dalton State College, Emory University, and Grady Health System. Shorter programs cover the same core curriculum in a compressed schedule. That can mean more intensive semesters and less flexibility for part-time work. Longer programs may offer more clinical exposure or incorporate additional general education requirements for an associate degree credential.

Accreditation Status

Two programs in this guide, Atlanta Technical College and South College Atlanta, currently hold JRCERT accreditation on Probation status. Probationary status indicates the program failed to meet one or more JRCERT standards. Graduates of programs on Probation are still eligible to sit the ARRT exam, but you should contact JRCERT directly and speak with each program’s director to understand what the specific deficiencies are and what corrective steps are underway.

Tuition and Return on Investment

Resident tuition across Georgia programs ranges from under $2,000 at Dalton State College to nearly $28,000 at South College Atlanta and South College Marietta. Technical college programs funded through the TCSG system tend to carry the lowest per-program costs. Consider total cost-to-credential, not just annual tuition, and weigh it against job placement rates and likely starting salaries in your intended region.

Job Placement Rate

Most programs report 100% placement, which reflects the strong demand for credentialed radiographers across Georgia. Programs below 90% are worth questioning further, particularly in competitive metro markets where graduate volume may be high.

Accredited Radiology Tech Programs in Georgia: 2026 Guide

The 29 programs below are listed alphabetically. All data is drawn from JRCERT program disclosures. Tuition figures reflect resident rates unless otherwise noted; nonresident rates are shown where available in the comparison table.

Albany State University – West Campus

Location: 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707
Program: Radiography | Length: 24 months
Resident Tuition: $5,016 | Non-Resident Tuition: $19,380
Completion Rate: 57% | ARRT Pass Rate: 74% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 5 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Albany), Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (Americus), Crisp Regional Hospital (Cordele)

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Albany Technical College

Location: 1704 South Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701
Program: Radiography | Length: 18 months
Resident Tuition: $4,466 | Non-Resident Tuition: $8,932
Completion Rate: 85% | ARRT Pass Rate: 77% | Job Placement: 93%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Albany), Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (Americus), Crisp Regional Hospital (Cordele), Phoebe Diagnostic and Imaging Center (Albany)

Athens Technical College

Location: 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601
Program: Radiography | Length: 17 months
Resident Tuition: $4,280 | Non-Resident Tuition: $8,560
Completion Rate: 100% | ARRT Pass Rate: 97% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, St. Mary’s Health Care System (Athens), Piedmont Walton Hospital (Monroe), Morgan Medical Center (Madison)

Atlanta Technical College

Location: 1560 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Program: Radiography | Length: 21 months
Resident Tuition: $8,075 | Non-Resident Tuition: $16,150
Completion Rate: 100% | ARRT Pass Rate: 62% | Job Placement: 84%
Accreditation Status: Probation
Clinical Sites Include: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Veterans Medical Center (Decatur)

Augusta Technical College

Location: 2258 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904
Program: Radiography | Length: 21 months
Resident Tuition: $7,708 | Non-Resident Tuition: $15,416
Completion Rate: 77% | ARRT Pass Rate: 94% | Job Placement: 96%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Wellstar MCG Health (Augusta), Piedmont Augusta, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center (Fort Gordon), Aiken Regional Medical Centers (Aiken, SC)

Central Georgia Technical College – Macon Campus

Location: 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, GA 31206
Program: Radiography | Length: 17 months
Resident Tuition: $6,564 | Non-Resident Tuition: $11,764
Completion Rate: 86% | ARRT Pass Rate: 82% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center (Macon), Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin (Milledgeville)

Central Georgia Technical College – Warner Robins Campus

Location: 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088
Program: Radiography | Length: 17 months
Resident Tuition: $6,564 | Non-Resident Tuition: $11,764
Completion Rate: 91% | ARRT Pass Rate: 72% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Emory Hospital Warner Robins, Emory Hospital Perry, Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center (Macon), Piedmont Macon Medical Center

Chattahoochee Technical College – North Metro Campus

Location: 5198 Ross Road, Acworth, GA 30102
Program: Radiography | Length: 17 months
Resident Tuition: $5,564 | Non-Resident Tuition: $11,128
Completion Rate: 100% | ARRT Pass Rate: 99% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Wellstar Kennestone Hospital (Marietta), Northside Hospital Cherokee (Canton), Emory University Hospital Midtown, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Wellstar Cobb Hospital (Austell)

Coastal Pines Technical College

Location: 1701 Carswell Avenue, Waycross, GA 31503
Program: Radiography | Length: 17 months
Resident Tuition: $4,800 | Non-Resident Tuition: $9,600
Completion Rate: 88% | ARRT Pass Rate: 85% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 5 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Memorial Satilla Health (Waycross), Coffee Regional Medical Center (Douglas), Southeast Georgia Health System (Brunswick), Wayne Memorial Hospital (Jesup)

College of Coastal Georgia

Location: One College Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520
Program: Radiography | Length: 17 months
Resident Tuition: $4,270 | Non-Resident Tuition: $13,660
Completion Rate: 64% | ARRT Pass Rate: 96% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 5 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Southeast Georgia Health System – Brunswick Campus, Memorial Satilla Health (Waycross), St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System (Savannah), Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Columbus Technical College

Location: 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA 31904
Program: Radiography | Length: 20 months
Resident Tuition: $3,042 | Non-Resident Tuition: $5,442
Completion Rate: 100% | ARRT Pass Rate: 93% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Piedmont Midtown Medical Center (Columbus), Piedmont Northside Medical Center (Columbus), St. Francis Hospital (Columbus), The Hughston Clinic (Columbus)

Dalton State College

Location: 650 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720
Program: Radiography | Length: 24 months
Resident Tuition: $1,668 | Non-Resident Tuition: $5,328
Completion Rate: 100% | ARRT Pass Rate: 100% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Hamilton Medical Center (Dalton), CHI Memorial – Georgia (Fort Oglethorpe), AdventHealth Redmond (Rome), Northside Hospital Cherokee (Canton), Erlanger Baroness Hospital (Chattanooga, TN)

Emory University School of Medicine

Location: 100 Woodruff Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322
Program: Radiography | Length: 24 months
Resident Tuition: $5,400
Completion Rate: 91% | ARRT Pass Rate: 83% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory, Emory Decatur Hospital

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Location: One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome, GA 30161
Program: Radiography | Length: 16 months
Resident Tuition: $3,600 | Non-Resident Tuition: $7,200
Completion Rate: 87% | ARRT Pass Rate: 85% | Job Placement: 99%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Floyd Medical Center (Rome), Redmond Park Hospital (Rome), Cartersville Medical Center, Tanner Medical Center (Carrollton), Wellstar Kennestone Hospital (Marietta)

Georgia Southern University – Armstrong Campus

Location: 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
Program: Radiography | Length: 22 months | Distance Education Available
Resident Tuition: $7,281 | Non-Resident Tuition: $21,217
Completion Rate: 87% | ARRT Pass Rate: 74% | Job Placement: 81%
Accreditation: 5 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Memorial Health University Medical Center (Savannah), Candler Hospital (Savannah), East Georgia Regional Medical Center (Statesboro), Hilton Head Hospital (SC), Beaufort Memorial Hospital (SC)

Grady Memorial Hospital / Grady Health System

Location: 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Program: Radiography | Length: 24 months
Resident Tuition: $5,400 (same rate for all students)
Completion Rate: 100% | ARRT Pass Rate: 90% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta), Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic (multiple locations), Piedmont Outpatient Center at Piedmont West

Gwinnett Technical College

Location: 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Program: Radiography | Length: 21 months
Resident Tuition: $4,270 | Non-Resident Tuition: $8,540
Completion Rate: 85% | ARRT Pass Rate: 100% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Northside Hospital (Atlanta), Northside Hospital Gwinnett (Lawrenceville), Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Scottish Rite, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Shepherd Center (Atlanta)

Lanier Technical College

Location: 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507
Program: Radiography | Length: 17 months
Resident Tuition: $4,120 | Non-Resident Tuition: $8,240
Completion Rate: 95% | ARRT Pass Rate: 94% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Northeast Georgia Health System – Gainesville, NGHS – Braselton, NGHS – Habersham Medical Center (Demorest), Northside Hospital Forsyth (Cumming), Stephens County Hospital (Toccoa)

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Location: 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin, GA 31021
Program: Radiography | Length: 16 months
Resident Tuition: $9,024 | Non-Resident Tuition: $18,048
Completion Rate: 91% | ARRT Pass Rate: 79% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 5 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Fairview Park Hospital (Dublin), Dodge County Hospital (Eastman), Navicent Health – Baldwin (Milledgeville), Washington County Regional Medical Center (Sandersville)

Ogeechee Technical College

Location: One Joseph E. Kennedy Boulevard, Statesboro, GA 30458
Program: Radiography | Length: 17 months
Resident Tuition: $8,239 | Non-Resident Tuition: $16,478
Completion Rate: 100% | ARRT Pass Rate: 98% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: East Georgia Regional Medical Center (Statesboro), Memorial Health University Center (Savannah), Candler Hospital (Savannah), Winn Army Community Hospital (Fort Stewart), Liberty Regional Medical Center (Hinesville)

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Location: 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901
Program: Radiography | Length: 20 months
Resident Tuition: $2,400 (same rate for all students)
Completion Rate: 100% | ARRT Pass Rate: 90% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Summerville Hospital, Piedmont McDuffie Hospital (Thomson), Evans Imaging Center

South College – Atlanta

Location: 2600 Century Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
Program: Radiography | Length: 18 months
Tuition: $27,900 (all students)
Completion Rate: 89% | ARRT Pass Rate: 69% | Job Placement: 90%
Accreditation Status: Probation
Clinical Sites Include: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (Gainesville), Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (Marietta), Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Atlanta VA Medical Center (Decatur)

South College – Marietta

Location: 1850 Parkway Place, Marietta, GA 30067
Program: Radiography (Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology) | Length: 18 months
Tuition: $27,900 (all students)
Clinical Sites Include: Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (Marietta), Resurgens Orthopaedics (Atlanta), Tanner Medical Center (Villa Rica), Kaiser Permanente Alpharetta

Note: JRCERT outcome metrics (completion rate, pass rate, placement rate) were not separately reported for this campus in the JRCERT dataset used for this guide. Contact the program directly for current figures.

Southeastern Technical College – Vidalia Campus

Location: 3001 E. First Street, Vidalia, GA 30474
Program: Radiography | Length: 15 months
Resident Tuition: $5,350 | Non-Resident Tuition: $10,700
Completion Rate: 100% | ARRT Pass Rate: 95% | Job Placement: 100%
Accreditation: 8 Years
Clinical Sites Include: Memorial Health Meadows Hospital (Vidalia), Emanuel Medical Center (Swainsboro)

Students may also consider options in Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida, or, further afield, Texas.

Professional Organizations

The Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists (GSRT) is the state affiliate of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). The GSRT is a very active society, as befits one of the top states in this career field. Their website provides information about job and career opportunities, relevant legislation, annual meeting, and more. Joint review committee accreditation is also available.

The Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists is a great source for networking and learning opportunities, as well as essential advocacy. Membership requirements include current registration with the ARRT or other appropriate associations.

Radiologic technologists in the state of Georgia can look forward to many years of successful employment through continuing education, involvement in professional organizations, and keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field.