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The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic 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.

Outcome Measure

Credentialing Examination:

Radiography Program Outcomes at Northern Essex Community College (May 2025)

Program Completion Rate

This is the number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark for the program completion rate is 75%.

The cumulative graduation rates for students admitted to the Radiography program are listed below:

Graduation Class Graduation Rate Number of Graduates / Initial Enrollment
Graduation Class of 2024 84.6% 11/13
Graduation Class of 2023 81.8% 9/11
Graduation Class of 2022 90.9% 10/11
Graduation Class of 2021 94.1% 16/17
Graduation Class of 2020 94.1% 16/17
Five Year Average 89.8% 62/69

ARRT Pass Rate

The following are the cumulative pass rates for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Radiography exam.

Graduation Class Pass Rate on 1st Attempt Number of Graduates
Graduation Class of 2024 11 11
Graduation Class of 2023 6 9
Graduation Class of 2022 10 10
Graduation Class of 2021 16 16
Graduation Class of 2020 15 16
Five Year Average 93.5% 62

Employment Rate

The employment rate for Radiography program graduates is based on those known to be actively seeking employment and reporting work in a full-time or part-time radiographer position within twelve months of graduation.

Graduation Class Employment Rate Number of Graduates Placed / Number Seeking Employment
Graduation Class of 2024 100% 11/11
Graduation Class of 2023 100% 9/9
Graduation Class of 2022 100% 10/10
Graduation Class of 2021 100% 16/16
Graduation Class of 2020 100% 16/16
Five Year Average 100% 62/62

Program Completion

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.

Program Completion Rate Number graduated divided by number started the program
Year Results
Year 1 – 2024 11 of 13
Annual Completion Rate 84.6%