Computed Tomography (CTI) Program Effectiveness

Credentialing Exam (ARRT) Pass Rate

ARRT Exam pass rate will be consistent with or above the national pass rate each year with the 5-year average pass rate of 75% or higher
Cohort # 1st-time examinees # passing 1st attempt Pass rate
2015-2016 8 8 100%
2016-2017 -- -- --
2017-2018 5    
2018-2019      
2019-2020      
2016-2020      

Credentialing Exam (ARRT) Mean Scores

5-year average ARRT Exam mean score will be consistent with or above the national mean scores each year
Cohort Mean Score Nat'l Mean ECC
2015-2016 85 No data --
2016-2017 -- -- --
2017-2018      
2018-2019      
2019-2020      
2016-2020      

Program Completion Rate

5-year average Program Completion Rate (PCR) of 75% or higher. The # of students who complete the program within 150% of the stated program length (12 mos/3 semesters)
Cohort % of program completers # Students in a cohort
2015-2016 (8/9) 89% 9 enrolled; 8 completed; 1 switched to PT
2016-2017 (0/2) 0% 2 enrolled; 1 dismissed 2 voluntary withdrawal
2017-2018 (5/9) 56% 9 enrolled; 3 dismissals; 1 voluntary withdrawal (work)
2018-2019 ( /3)  
2019-2020    
2016-2020 ( / ) 5-Year Average
XX completed of 42 enrolled

Job Placement Rate

5-year average job Placement Rate (JPR) within 1 year of graduation will be 75% or greater*
Cohort % of program completers # Students in a cohort
2015-2016 (8/8) 100% 8
2016-2017 -- --
2017-2018 ( /5) 5
2018-2019    
2019-2020    
2016-2020   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

The mean score on the employer’s satisfaction survey for graduates' preparation for employment will be 3.0 (meets expectations) or higher on a 5.0 (exceeds expectations) point scale
Cohort # of responses Exceeds Meets Does Not Meet Mean Score
2015-2016 No data        
2016-2017 --        
2017-2018          
2018-2019 7 7 0 0 5
2019-2020          
2016-2020          

Graduate Satisfaction

The mean score on item 5.0 regarding the graduates' satisfaction with the quality of education received in the program at ECC will be 4.0 or higher.
Cohort # of responses Very Satisfied Satisfied Mostly Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Not Satisfied Mean Score
2015-2016 No data            
2016-2017 --            
2017-2018              
2018-2019  

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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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