Mammography Program Effectiveness
Credentialing Exam (ARRT) Pass Rate
| Cohort | # 1st time examinees | # passing 1st attempt | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2016 | -- | -- | 100% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2014-2018 | 11 | 11 | 100% |
Credentialing Exam (ARRT) Mean Scores
| Cohort | Mean Score | Nat'l Mean | ECC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | 87.8 | No data | -- |
| 2015-2016 | 85 | No data | -- |
| 2016-2017 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2017-2018 | 89.25 | No data | -- |
| 2018-2019 | 92 | No data | -- |
| 2019-2020 | 88.5 | -- | -- |
Program Completion Rate
| Cohort | % of program completers | # Students in a cohort |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | (3/4) 75% | 4 enrolled; 1 did not complete |
| 2015 | (1/1) 100% | 1 enrolled; 1 completed |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2017 | (5/5) 100% | 5 enrolled; 5 completed |
| 2018 | (1/1) 100% | 1 enrolled; 1 completed |
| 2014-2018 | (10/11) 91% | 5-Year Average 10 completed of 11 enrolled |
Job Placement Rate
| Cohort | % of program completers | # Students in a cohort |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | (3/3) 100% | 3 completed; 3 employed in the field |
| 2015-2016 | (1/1) 100% | 1 completed; 1 employed in the field |
| 2016-2017 | -- | -- |
| 2017-2018 | (5/5) 100% | 5 completed; 5 employed in the field |
| 2018-2019 | (1/1) 100% | 1 completed; 1 employed in the field |
| 2014-2018 | (10/10) 100% | 5-Year Average |
*A positive outcome is defined as employment in the field for those graduates who declare they are actively seeking employment in the field or pursuing continued education in the field.
**Based on anecdotal information. Graduate and employer surveys are not sent out until August of the year following completion.
Employer Satisfaction
| Cohort | # of responses | Exceeds | Meets | Does Not Meet | Mean Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | No data | ||||
| 2015-2016 | No data | ||||
| 2016-2017 | -- | ||||
| 2017-2018 | pending | ||||
| 2018-2019 | pending | ||||
| 2014-2018 |
Graduate Satisfaction
| Cohort | # of responses | Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Mostly Satisfied | Somewhat Satisfied | Not Satisfied | Mean Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | No data | ||||||
| 2015-2016 | No data | ||||||
| 2016-2017 | -- | ||||||
| 2017-2018 | Pending |
See Our Program Effectiveness Data by Program
See the effectiveness data for our other medical imaging programs.
Accreditation Information
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accredits Elgin Community College. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredits the Radiography Program. Elgin Community College’s Radiography Program has a full 8-year accreditation awarded in 2019. The next scheduled visit is in 2027. This accreditation is important because it indicates that the program is committed to academic excellence, health care quality, and patient and professional safety. JRCERT accreditation demonstrates that the program adheres to the national educational standards accepted by the profession.
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847-214-7385
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Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
Fridays: 8 am to 4 pm
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Medical Imaging Programs
Building A, Room A106
847-214-7350
medicalimaginginfo@elgin.edu