Mammography 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
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

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
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

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
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

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
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

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
2014-2015	No data
2015-2016	No data
2016-2017	--
2017-2018	pending
2018-2019	pending
2014-2018

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
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.