Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program Effectiveness

View the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program Effectiveness Data - PDF for the associate of applied science degree in Elgin Community College. Our accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage.

Credentialing Exam (ARRT)
Year	Number of graduates who take examination within 6 months	Number of students who pass on the first attempt	Pass Rate
2019	6	6	100%
2020	6	6	100%
2021	7	7	100%
2022	3	3	100%
2023	0	0	100%
Current 5-year Average (2019-2023) JRCERT Benchmark 75%		Program Results 96% (25/26)

Job Placement
Year	Total Graduates	Not actively seeking employment	Working in the field	Percent
2019	6	-	6	100%
2020	6	1	5	83.3%
2021	7	-	7	100%
2022	3	1	2	67%
2023	0	-	0	100%
Current 5-year Average (2019-2023) JRCERT Benchmark 75%			Program Results 85% (28/32)

Program Completion Rate
Year	Number of students in the program	Number of students who complete the program within the stated program length	Pass Rate
2022	3	3	100%
Most Recent Program Completion Rate Program Benchmark 75%		Program Results 100% (3/3)

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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.